The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70 stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/ Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple - to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees' biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business. Manage the financial operations, financial reporting and general accounting functions and of multi-site market clusters. Supervise accounting personnel. Liaison with Traffic and Continuity Departments. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Process accounts payable (AP) invoices and recurring payments. Manage accounts payable vendor adds, changes and deletes. Process voided checks. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Assist with weekly, standard and monthly billing and quarterly statements. Assist with cash receipts processing. Approve and post cash receipts and accounts receivable (AR) adjustments. Approve sales orders in Marketron. Handle AP and AR customer inquiries, special billing requirements and discrepancies. Review all revenue reconciliations. Perform backup role for payroll processing. Prepare monthly commission statements. Achieve satisfactory audits for areas of responsibilities. Lawson AP, AR and HRIS systems module expert. Other non-routine, clerical or special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES Prior broadcast experience strongly preferred. Adherence to Company's financial policies. Ability to team and collaborate with others. Possess analytical and problem solving skill. Excellent organizational/time management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and Word. Experience with Lawson, Hyperion and Marketron systems a plus. Complies with Network and Urban One's mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and direct a team to include but not limited to:Provide regular constructive feedback. Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy in a timely manner. Provide ongoing guidance and support for growth and development. Deploy effective coaching skills. Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws. Ability to effectively administer performance reviews, and corrective action plans as appropriate. Ensure team(s) attend mandatory department and/or mandatory company training(s) as required. Submit to a criminal background check. Legal right to work in the United States. EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION - Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting or finance. Minimum three to four years of relevant experience. Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401 K, PTO, and elective supplemental options. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned, and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. This position is at-will, unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement. Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact HR - Recruiting@urban 1.com

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