Senior Financial Accountant

Company Overview

The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader dedicated to connecting, informing, and enlightening readers locally and globally through trustworthy reporting, deep analysis, and compelling opinions. As much a tech company as a media outlet, it blends top-tier journalism with cutting-edge technology to deliver content anytime, anywhere. Our approach is consistent: innovate ideas, accelerate speed, take ownership, and lead—every employee, every project, every day.

About the Role:
The Washington Post’s finance team is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Accountant to join our financial accounting and reporting group. This role demands adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a big-picture mindset to support the company’s mission through accurate and insightful financial data.

Why Join Us?
You are a proactive, self-driven professional eager to apply your expertise to evolving processes within a forward-thinking finance team. You thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute meaningfully to the integrity of financial reporting that guides strategic business decisions.

Key Motivations:

• Deliver precise, high-quality financial data with efficiency and attention to detail.

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy.

• Apply deep accounting knowledge and technical skills to complex tasks and problem-solving.

• Independently manage projects, coordinate timelines, and communicate progress effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, month-end/year-end closes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Conduct variance and budget analyses for income statements and balance sheets, including international entities.

• Collaborate with management on GAAP interpretations and maintain comprehensive process documentation.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

• Support audits with timely preparation of schedules and documentation.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

• Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.

• 4+ years progressive accounting, finance, or audit experience.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and Power Pivot; experience with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) preferred.

• Familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion SmartView, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax, SAP, and related systems is a plus.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong initiative for research and follow-through.

Work Environment:

• Onsite work five days a week, with exceptions for business travel or newsgathering needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $74,000 – $111,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Eligible for bonuses and incentive programs.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, mental health support, and more.

• Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.