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Accountant

Hubbard Radio in Brainerd is seeking an Accountant.

Hubbard Radio is a full-service media company with 16 radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions in four of northern Minnesota's most beautiful and active resort communities: Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd and Wadena. At Hubbard, we're looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.

Job Responsibilities

  • G/L month end processing (40%): Prepare necessary journal entries for month-end processing, review financial statements and general ledger activity for adjustments. Additionally, perform all financial reporting requirements and distribute monthly financial statements to all department managers, General Managers, and Vice President. Prepare and submit reconciliation package to HBI Accounting on a monthly basis. Prepare updated monthly forecasts for internal review, based on inputs from department managers.
  • Collections/Credit Analysis (25%): Timely follow up with applicable radio accounts and Account Executives to status payment and resolve any disputed items. This includes maintaining updated contact information and notes regarding past conversations with accounts. Additionally, will need to make recommendations for transitioning accounts to outside collections agency. Position will be responsible for maintaining an updated Aging report, which entails timely processing of adjustments or refunds as required. Complete credit approval process for all new customers by contacting trade and bank references on completed credit application. Timeliness is critical as many times airtime orders are pending credit approval.
  • Cash Application (15%): Post payments to the appropriate invoices on the correct customer accounts. Reconcile accounts for customers paying on cash-in-advance basis by transferring unapplied cash to the appropriate invoice, computing account balances and refunding overpayments. Position will need to determine sales commission charge-backs and reversals at each month-end and prepare related spreadsheets for use by Payroll.
  • Other Duties ( 20%): Back-up to other Finance personnel as well as Regional Controller for select responsibilities. Assist with special projects such as automation initiatives, software upgrades, and others as determined.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Job Overview

Position is responsible for detailed "hands-on" support of financial related activities including billing, general ledger month-end processing, analysis, reconciliation and reporting functions of business unit(s). Additionally, position will be responsible for collecting outstanding balances from accounts receivable, credit analysis/approval, cash application, and other duties/special projects, as determined. Position reports to Regional Controller and works with a variety of people including employees, HBI Accounting Dept. and customers (internal and external).

Qualifications

  • B.A. Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2-3 years directly related business experience.
  • Excellent understanding of GAAP and accounting theory and processes.
  • Intermediate to advanced software skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, complete projects and meet deadlines.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and consumer financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

 

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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