Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNANT

WHO WE ARE:
Serving the country’s fourth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT,WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 65 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.

As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.


POSITION SUMMARY:
KERA is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties as part of the Finance team. Their responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

The Senior Accountant should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. They should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

This position is classified as FLSA exempt, is not eligible for overtime and reports to the Controller.


WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• General ledger month end close procedures including preparation/calculation and recording of journal entries (recurring, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, etc.)  
• Ensure that all journal entries and transactions are properly supported in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly 
• Prepare various financial reports for both internal management and external partners  
• Assist in preparing for the annual audit, including maintaining clean auditable files.  
• Investigate and resolve any account discrepancies 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new or revised accounting procedures 
• Uphold and advance KERA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures  
• Document accounting procedures, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and training to others engaged in similar activities
• Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency
• Perform additional duties as assigned  
  
  

As a KERA employee:

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Participate in fundraising activities as needed and assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don't meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you’re the right person for the job, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself. 

• Three to five years of accounting experience.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with business partners at all levels Must be reliable and have a strong work ethic – some overtime may be required 
• Ability to manage priorities while supporting a collaborative workplace culture in a transparent team-oriented environment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (ability to perform lookups, pivot tables, etc., to efficiently analyze and organize data that is clear and easy to understand.
  
  

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Non-profit accounting experience
• Blackbaud Financial Edge experience
• Passion for and experience in public broadcasting
  
  

SALARY RANGE
$80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience


BENEFITS

• Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
• 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
• Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
• Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth
  
  

LOCATION:
We expect that this position will work out of our Dallas office at least 50% of the time. (Equivalent to 20 hours per week)

Time in office requirements are subject to change based on the needs of KERA and/or the position.


HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
• Add an optional cover letter indicating why you’re excited about joining the KERA team.

 
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.


KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.