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iHeartMediaCurrent employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; andWe have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!What We Need:As an Accountant, “crunching the numbers” is how people describe what we do, but if you’re looking for an Accounting opportunity that allows you to have a unique level of ownership and impact, iHeartMedia is the place for you. We are looking for accountants who are decision makers, strategic partners, problem solvers, have a growth mindset and desire to understand the “why.” While terms like “month-end close,” “accounts payable,” “accounts receivable,” and “journal entries” are common in job descriptions and resumes, they only scratch the surface of what we do. At iHeartMedia, these tasks are part of a much bigger story—one defined by ownership, innovation, and impact.What You'll Do:Work directly with the Accounting Team in close collaboration with our Finance partners to transform financial data into actionable information and insights.This position has full P&L responsibility for the lines of business they support, including recording and reviewing standard and non-standard accounting transactions, explaining variances to forecast and budget, able to identify opportunities for improvement, and work with the finance team to identify business risks and opportunities.Owner of complex balance sheets reconciliations, including preparing executive summaries, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations prepared by iHeartMedia Staff Accountants, and proactively working open items to resolution to ensure the balance sheet is correct.Connect the dots between transactions and their impact on the P&L and balance sheet.Identify and communicate opportunity areas to supervisors while also proposing solutions.Provide internal and external audit support, compiling documentation, coordinating efforts with both financial and non-financial resources, and ensuring audit documentation is complete and demonstrates an adequate audit trail.Assist in preparing footnote disclosures and supporting schedules for Corporate Accounting.Participate in special projects and cross functional teams.Develop expertise in iHM’s accounting systems to effectively and efficiently process and mine financial data.Develop subject matter expertise on different areas assigned.What You'll Need:Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years of relevant accrual-based accounting experience required.Advanced skills in Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables and v-lookup functions in order to manipulate large data sets.Financial systems experience (COGNOS, NetSuite, Peoplesoft, etc.).Able to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization, both written and oral.What You'll Bring:Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in returnFull proficiency and understanding of job functionAbility to work independently with minimal guidanceIn-depth knowledge of key business drivers and how this impacts your teamExperience in team and project management for mid-sized projectsAbility to recognize and mitigate riskConfidence to solve complex problems using multiple sources of informationGrowth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learningUnderstanding of impact of your own decisionsAbility to identify new opportunities for continued improvement across businessComfort acting as a trusted advisor for colleagues with less experienceAbility to manage complex and confidential information and to influence others to build consensus across all levelsLocation:San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258Position Type:RegularTime Type:Full timePay Type:SalariedBenefits:iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage optionsCompany provided and supplemental life insurancePaid vacation and sick timePaid company holidaysA Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their communityA 401K planEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.SummaryLocation: San Antonio, TX (Stone Oak)Type: Full time

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