Staff Accountant - New York - Financial Times

    Financial Times
    Financial Times New York

    1 week ago

    $95,000 - $170,000 (USD) per year *
    Description
    About us

    The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

    At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.

    Here, you're given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

    In our warm, collaborative culture, you'll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

    Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
    Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
    Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace

    At the FT, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed.

    We welcome and value different perspectives and strive to ensure all employees are heard and supported.

    We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and align with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination.

    The role:
    Staff Accountant


    The Financial Times is seeking a diligent and analytical Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations and financial controls within a global media organization.

    This role plays a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

    The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, hands-on general ledger experience, and a continuous improvement attitude.
    Key responsibilities


    • Prepare and post journal entries; analyze and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate and complete general ledger records
    • Support daily accounting operations and maintain full-cycle accounting activities for multiple legal entities
    • Reconcile and post payroll in Oracle Fusion
    • Support timely month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, schedules, and analytical review of balance sheet accounts
    • Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts across multiple legal entities
    • Participate in the review of balance sheet reconciliations across the organization to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements
    • Review intercompany balances within the FT group and assist with intercompany settlements
    • Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and maintained in compliance with FT global accounting policies and internal control requirements
    • Find opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency
    • Collaborate with Global Finance and cross-functional teams on initiatives and ad-hoc projects as needed
    Required skills / experience


    • Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry
    • CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing CPA
    • Good understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to apply standards and internal policies to routine and moderately complex transactions
    • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, automation via macros a plus)
    • Experience working with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience preferred
    • Ability to understand end-to-end business processes and assess their impact on the financial statements
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
    • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment
    • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and explain accounting issues
    What's in it for you? Our benefits
    Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices.

    These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k and company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.

    Full details of our benefits are available here.

    We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning.

    Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
    Accessibility
    We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

    Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview.

    If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email and a member of our team will be happy to help.

    Further information
    A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000.

    To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to:
    skills; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.
    A note on AI and the application process

    At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may use AI tools as part of their job application process.

    Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

    Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times.
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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