The OpportunityThe Staff Accountant reports to and assists the Accounting Manager in the preparation and maintenance of CPM's financial records and transactions. The position is the primary liaison with CPM's Corporate Sponsorship team and is responsible for applied payments, invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc reporting. The Staff Accountant also assists in the preparation of grant reporting, regulatory and tax filings, and CPM's annual financial audit.General ResponsibilitiesPerform monthly close and related accounting processes and analysis (e.g., financial statement analysis, journal entries, reconciliation) in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesAnalyzes and prepares monthly investment journal entriesPrepares and posts monthly amortization of prepaid expensesMaintains fixed asset records and prepares and posts related journal entries for in-service placement and depreciationResponsible for monthly revenue reclassification and reconciliationAssist in the completion of the monthly financial statement close processPrepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flowPrepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliationsAssist with the preparation and maintenance of the annual consolidated and individual departmental budgets and quarterly forecastsCalculates and posts monthly Corporate Sponsorship commission and accrualsActs as primary liaison with the Corporate Sponsorship team and is responsible for monthly invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc support and reportingAssists in grant reportingProvides accounting support for CPM's annual financial audit, tax filings, and regulatory reportingPrepare budget-to-actual reports, perform variance analysis, and report significant issues to managementWork collaboratively within the team, across the department, and with individuals external to Chicago Public MediaProvide accounting support to management as requestedOther responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in special projects or ad hoc analysis as assignedSkills & KnowledgeBachelor's degree in accountingKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesExperience using ERP financial systemsAbility to research FASB codification preferredAbility to troubleshoot and research solutions to problemsAbility to manage projects in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated budgeting, time management, and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsEducationBachelor's degree in Accounting or related fieldCertificates and/or LicensesCPA or CPA candidate preferredCompensationThe expected pay range for this position is $60,000 to $77,000 per annum.Working at Chicago Public MediaAt Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact.BenefitsOur benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.Equal Opportunity EmployerChicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr