About the role

The Opportunity The Senior Accountant position is an opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to join a dynamic public company with high visibility and growth potential. Ziff Davis continues to grow and we are expanding our global accounting team. As a fast paced, dynamic, global public company we are on a journey to continue establishing a progressive, modern accounting foundation while integrating best practice transformation by way of advancing people, process and technology. This individual will report directly to the Corporate Senior Accounting Manager and work cross functionally across the broader finance team with financial planning, financial reporting, internal audit, tax, treasury, payroll and the divisions across the Company.As a Senior Accountant, you will participate in a broad range of activities related to full-cycle general ledger accounting in our corporate accounting team. The Senior Accountant will analyze financial data to identify issues and inconsistencies, assist in internal and external financial reporting and implement and maintain consistent accounting policy and procedure across our varied businesses.This position will require the ability to drive change and contribute to automation improvement initiatives of manual processes to produce consistent, timely and accurate financial results and reporting. Time zone: United States (East Coast) Key Responsibilities

Recording and managing general ledger transactions related to software capitalization, payroll, prepaid, debt, insurance, amortization, allocations, intercompany, etc.
Recording and managing general ledger transactions related to operating expenses across business units and ensuring intercompany transactions are appropriate.
Ability to research general ledger transactions in subledgers and with other teams.
Ownership over specific accounts and tasks for daily operations (e.g. allocations, benefits, etc.)
Preparation of certain roll forward account analysis, income statement account analysis and other account reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of financial statement support and other duties in relation to the public issuance of our filings with the SEC.
Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company policy and accepted accounting practices.
Responding to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting business unit and departmental financial data.
Completing external audit requests by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
Special projects and analysis, as requested.
Protecting the organization's value by keeping financial and operational information confidential.

Job Qualifications

B.S. in Accounting
CPA, or equivalent
Public accounting experience a plus
5-7 years related experience within a publicly held global, complex company
Experience within a digital media company or related field a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
Experience with leading ERPs (Oracle Fusion a plus)
Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, especially excel
Exposure and experience in Sarbanes Oxley a plus
A passion for analytical technology a plus (i.e. Power BI, advanced excel skills)
Motivated to improve processes by identifying efficiencies with and without the use of AI

About Ziff DavisZiff Davis Inc (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company that operates a diversified portfolio of brands in the digital media and software sectors. Today, Ziff Davis operates under several key verticals:Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, and Cybersecurity and Martech. It’s brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, babyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security. Our Benefits Ziff Davis offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ziff Davis is the place for you.

Senior Accountant (Remote)

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