Staff Accountant

Overview

Salem Media is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting functions across the organization. This role will be responsible for cash posting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting support, and tracking programmatic revenue performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with operational leadership while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of company financial reporting.

Must reside in California to be able to commute to our Camarillo office.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process

Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and roll forward schedules

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial analysis and reporting

Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements

Cash Posting & Revenue Tracking

Process and post cash receipts and accounts receivable transactions

Track, analyze, and report programmatic revenue activity

Perform accounts receivable analysis and reporting

Maintain deferred revenue roll forwards and related reconciliations

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and supporting documentation

General Ledger & Reconciliations

Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances or discrepancies

Prepare account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules

Assist with fixed assets, intangibles, and property tax accounting as needed

Support compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Interface with station leadership and internal departments during monthly closing processes

Collaborate with accounting team members on special projects and process improvements

Provide support for audits, reporting requests, and operational finance initiatives

Assist management with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

3–5+ years of accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

Experience with accounting software and financial systems required

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Great Plains accounting software

Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation

Experience with fixed assets, deferred revenue, intangibles, and property taxes highly desirable

CPA or CPA candidate a plus

Media, broadcast, or multi-entity accounting experience a plus

Benefits

Why Join Salem Media?

Join a collaborative accounting team supporting a nationally recognized multimedia company

Gain exposure to diverse accounting functions across broadcast, digital, and media operations

Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies

Work in an environment that values integrity, accountability, and professional growth

Competitive pay structure based on experience

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.

Compensation $70k - $75k