Senior Accountant
Description
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting time to join Ziff Davis. We are looking for Sr. Accountant to join our accounting team, working remotely at present. This role will be mainly focused on the preparation of the monthly accounts, which includes the reconciliation of balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts e.g. AP, Fixed Assets and Cash Management and supporting the year-end audit to a very high standard. In addition to the month-end, it is expected that the successful candidate would take on various projects for process improvement and automation as part of their role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper & timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP policies, procedures and internal control standards
- Responsible for month end close of assigned subsidiaries of Ziff Davis to strict deadlines
- Responsible for revenue recognition including deferred revenue
- Prepare P&L variance analysis for assigned subsidiaries
- Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts in a timely manner and following up on any queries to ensure they are accounted for correctly.
- Support the project teams with the various tasks as required for process improvement and change.
- Support audit requests as needed
- Provide accounting support for management in financial analysis, budgeting and other reporting.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA preferred.
- 3-5 years experience in accounting, with extensive experience in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Interested in developing technical proficiency in accounting matters
- A team player and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Good business acumen and an ability to work across boundaries and cultures.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal are essential for this position.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar accounting system would be advantageous
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, within a fast moving environment
- Solidly intermediate Excel skills, with strong working knowledge of basic formulas, vlookup, and pivot tables.
About Brand
VIPRE Security Group, a part of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ : ZD), is a global, highly rated, award-winning security, privacy and data protection company protecting millions of consumers and businesses supporting some of the largest brands. Backed by cutting-edge machine learning, one of the world’s largest threat intelligence clouds and real-time behavior monitoring, the VIPRE Security Group delivers unmatched protection against today’s most aggressive threats. The group operates under various brands, VIPRE™, STRONGVPN™, IPVANISH™, SafeSend™, Inspired eLearning™, Livedrive™ and SugarSync™. We currently have over 500 employees in office locations spanning 14 countries worldwide, including major cities throughout the US, with many members of our team working remotely.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Vipre Security Group 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 Vipre Security Group is the place for you.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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