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