Staff Accountant, Sales & Marketing

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West
Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

DIVISION STORY

Most people don’t realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That’s probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE: STAFF ACCOUNTANT, SALES & MARKETING

Support the day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities for the Sales &
Marketing business areas for A+E Global Media. This position will assist the
Senior Accountant and Manager, Sales & Marketing, with operational accounting processes, accrual tracking, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and general accounting support related to Sales & Marketing expenses.

This role is heavily involved in the monthly close process and is expected to prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries per month, including accruals, reclasses, recurring entries, and other month-end close adjustments. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines during the monthly close cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and review monthly accrual submissions from Sales & Marketing budget
• Prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries with accuracy each
• Validate account coding and review supporting documentation.
• Assist with recurring entries, reclasses, Concur reporting support, and
• Meet tight deadlines during the close cycle.
• Maintain organized support files and documentation within shared drives and

• Support preparation of monthly operating expense and G&A schedules for review
• Assist with variance explanation tracking and supporting documentation
• Support balance sheet account reconciliations and related documentation
• Provide operational accounting support to the team and internal business
• Assist with SAP-related requests and departmental administrative duties.
• Utilize Excel, SAP, Concur, and reporting tools to improve process
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS; STAFF ACCOUNTANT, SALES & MARKETING

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP, Concur, or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with AI tool (ChatGPT, Shortcut AI, etc.) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet close deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, accountability and willingness to learn.

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $68,605 - $77,181

Annual Incentive Target: 7.50%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the
minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will
be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,
competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation
package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.

The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt
Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disabled/Veterans.