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It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About The Role

To provide General Ledger accounting support to The New York Times Company. Tasks include journal entry preparation and processing, data verification, account reconciliations and issue resolution. You will provide customer support to the business managers and accounting staff of the company and will perform accounting tasks including month end close, and account reconciliations and report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting.

Responsibilities

: Perform analytical review on the more complex General Ledger accounts and research unexpected or unusual results. Provide analysis of the composition and validity of account balances Coordinate inventory reporting of receipt and consumption activities with the Abinet inventory subsystem. Work with operational managers and directors to determine necessary month end journal entries Help with certain ad hoc or customized analytics Apply proper accounting treatment to new financial transactions and record applicable journal entries to the General Ledger Respond to questions from business units regarding general accounting and Workday system matters Investigate and resolve GL inconsistencies.

Assess current processes and create recommendations for process improvements and operational efficiencies Ensure accounting procedures are documented; maintain strong internal controls Some travel for physical inventory counts is expected Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Qualifications

: Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years general accounting experience Apply professional judgment to complex accounting matters Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so you can develop actionable plans. Experience with general accounting concepts and procedures Requires a detail-oriented individual.

Preferred Qualifications

: Experience with multi-currency general ledgers/processing Able to work autonomously and in a team environment Experience with Workday REQ-020407 The annual

Base Pay Range

, dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.

Benefits

may include medical, dental and vision

s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

will be provided during the interview process. We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

If you’re an Engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Senior Accountant