Job Details
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. You will be primarily responsible for assisting with month end and quarter end close duties, completing ad hoc financial close projects, and working with various employees across many departments to maintain accurate financial records.
Are you up to the challenge?
* Prepare journal entries, analyses, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, credit card entry and reconciliations, and assist with monthly close processes.
* Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
* Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
* Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury.
* Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits.
* Work collaboratively with other members of Finance to assist in preparing monthly financial packages and other management reports.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
* Assist the Controller as needed.