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Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Financial Planning team. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities to help drive strategic decision-making and ensure financial health. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a foundational understanding of accounting principles, and a desire to grow within the financial planning domain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts.
- Support variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Maintain and update financial models and reports.
- Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and insights.
- Help prepare presentations and reports for senior management.
- Reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 0–2 years of experience in accounting or financial planning.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial planning software is a plus.
- Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting, cost accounting is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting processes, and cash management.
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
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