Senior Accountant

The Texas Tribune is hiring a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting operations for our member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization in Austin, Texas. We're an innovative nonprofit news company focused on public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. We work hard and have a lot of fun. We believe our work matters.

The Senior Accountant will report to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures. Top candidates can demonstrate they have excellent analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze complex financial reports and forecasts.

The Tribune seeks a professional with the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas. The ideal candidate has experience successfully collaborating and working in a team and thrives in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

The salary for this position will vary depending on qualifications; the minimum is $75,000.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with minimal oversight.
• Oversee a majority of the monthly close activities using checklists and according to established timelines, with input from the accounting team.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention.
• Coordinate the preparation of departmental reports, including budget to actual variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Assist in accounts receivable including invoicing and collections activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Assist in special projects and oversight of staff accounting duties.
• Participate in annual audits and assist CFO with annual 990 tax return preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of work experience in accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of basic GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems and software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with nonprofit financial accounting concepts is preferred.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online is a plus.

We know there are great candidates who won’t check all of these boxes, and we also know you might bring important skills that we haven’t considered. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Location

The Texas Tribune’s office is located in downtown Austin, steps away from the Texas Capitol. This position can be based anywhere in Texas, though there is a preference for being based in the Austin area.

Benefits

This job is full-time and has the following benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Monthly cellphone stipend
• 20 days of paid time off each year
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection
• Annual 401(k) match
• Austin-based with remote working flexibility

How to Apply

Submit your application here by March 3, 2025, with a résumé and cover letter explaining why you want to work at The Texas Tribune and describing how your previous experience has prepared you for this role. You may send questions to andy.alford@texastribune.org and elambert@texastribune.org.

The Texas Tribune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for all, and we encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds, ages, and abilities to apply.

We can't wait to hear from you.

About The Texas Tribune

Here’s what you should know about the Tribune. From day one we’ve had disruption, innovation and risk-taking in our DNA. We’re ambitious as all get out but still have the punch-above-your-weight mentality of a scrappy start-up. Fifteen years ago, The Texas Tribune reinvented the business model for public service journalism. We are always looking to expand our boundaries.

We’re nonprofit because the challenging economic reality for the media these days obligates us to find a different way, reliable and sustainable, to fund serious journalism. We’re nonpartisan because we live in the United States of Confirmation Bias — and we don’t need to be part of the problem. At the same time, nonpartisan is not non-thinking. We call B.S. when B.S. needs to be called.

All of us at the Trib believe the best way to achieve that mission is to resemble the state we cover. We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom for people of all backgrounds and ages, and we’re taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply for this role, including women, veterans, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

Learn more about The Texas Tribune here.