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Accountant

12/5/2025

The Accountant will oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, prepare journal entries, and manage the accounts payable cycle. Additionally, they will assist with revenue and expense analysis and support compliance and audit preparation.

Salary

70000 - 80000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Independent. Irreverent. Intelligent. The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinion in the arena of politics, pop-culture and power. Always skeptical but never cynical, The Daily Beast reaches more than 1 million readers a day. Ben Sherwood is our Publisher & CEO and Joanna Coles is our Chief Creative and Content Officer. The Daily Beast is based in New York and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).

About the Role

The Daily Beast is looking to hire an Accountant to join the Finance team. This person will report directly to the VP, Finance & Accounting and will be responsible for supporting all departments under The Daily Beast umbrella. This role offers great growth potential to learn all aspects of Finance/Accounting under the VP’s guidance. We are searching for an eager individual who’s ready to dive into general accounting operations and assist with driving the Company’s financial strategy and planning forward. The ideal candidate can collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare month-end journal entries which include, but not limited to, the areas of transactions, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist in performing Revenue/Expense analysis for monthly closes</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Manage Freelancer AP Cycle – receive all incoming invoices, match invoices to agreements/contracts, route for approvals, prepare weekly accounts payable listing, identify vendors for payment, ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and freelancer invoices</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist Operations with AR collections as needed</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to identifying and implementing various policies, procedures, and internal controls</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare monthly P&L reporting to IAC</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare forecasting analytics for significant P&L Accounts</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist with compliance and audit preparation as needed</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Support the Finance & Accounting teams with all accounting functions and various financial projects as required</li> </ul> Desired Skills & Experience <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">S/B.A in accounting, finance, business or another related field</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">0 to 2 years of G/L and month end close experience</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Self-motivated team player with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent written, verbal, communication, detailed orientated and interpersonal skills</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">The candidate must be proficient with MS Office (Strong Excel including Pivot Table, Vlookup, Macro’s, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as Google Suite (Gmail, Google Sheets)</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Prior experience in digital media and/or publishing industry is a plus</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Previous internships or part-time experience in accounting/finance are a plus </li> </ul> Why Work for Us? The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC HQ in New York City. As part of IAC, we offer best-in-class benefits, including: <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Flexible vacation</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Comprehensive, employer-subsidized insurance plans</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">401(k) matching</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Tuition reimbursement</li> </ul> Pay Range Salary The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and other factors. The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC with our headquarters in New York City. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity">https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity</a> We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key Skills

General AccountingFinancial StrategyCollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsExcelGoogle SuiteAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableRevenue AnalysisExpense AnalysisInternal ControlsP&L ReportingForecastingComplianceAudit Preparation