Buzzfeed
Buzzfeed is the world`s leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment networkThe company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including tasty, the world`s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through buzzfeed news and huffpost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through buzzfeed commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, svod, film and digital platforms for buzzfeed studios.
The role
Buzzfeed has an opening for an experienced travel & entertainment manager for either our la or ny office location (we are currently in the wfh environment for the remainder of 2021)Reporting to our senior manager, accounting you will be responsible for leading and supporting the day to day activities for all travel and entertainment across all divisions, entities and locationsThis person must also have strong communication skills with individuals throughout the buzzfeed organization including executives, in order to provide guidance as well as ensure complianceThe role will also entail financial statement close and reporting requirements globally, compliance with internal controls, various analyses, as well as day to day tasks..
As a member of a growing and fast-paced team, you will be an integral part of the accounting team to support buzzfeed`s advancing businessProcess driven, strong communication and a sense of ownership are necessary for this roleAdditionally, as with any position involving financial responsibility, a sharp eye for detail and confidentiality are paramount.
You will be based in our la or ny office and will report to the senior manager, accounting
You will
Weekly audit review and approval of both credit card and cash expense report submissions per travel and entertainment policy
Management of new expense user onboarding and training
Prepare accounting entries and account reconciliations for balance sheet and p&l activities associated with company travel and entertainmentResearch and propose resolution for discrepancies or identified issues.
Continue to develop and establish necessary efficiencies for collecting, analyzing and reporting of company travel and entertainment per policy.
Interpret and communicate variances within the travel and entertainment spend monthly.
Ongoing assistance with development, maintenance and documentation of company travel and entertainment policy modifications to ensure continuous controls adherence and communicate gaps of interpretation.
Focus strongly on daily communications with internal stakeholders in support of company policy while ensuring a sense of customer service when understanding the different needs of multiple departments within the organization.
Working directly with employees to address complaints, requests and other matters related to expense reportingQuestions must be handled with diplomacy, friendliness, accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.
Manage the inputs, details and reconciliation behind employee reimbursements to the company surrounding personal use of company issued credit card accounts.
Have strong attention to detail and understanding of purpose behind tasks surrounding the accounting systems used to manage travel and entertainmentUnderstanding behind the necessary integrations of concur, netsuite, as well as the credit card portals.
Identify areas of operational improvement, provide recommendations, and execute on the changes through the initiation of additional platform integrations or program tools.
Work with management and it staff to set up and monitor implementation of new business units on the company travel and entertainment expense reporting system
Proactively evaluate opportunities for saving costs on company t&e expenses.
Manage and implement controls around non compliance of travel and entertainment policy and report to senior manager, accounting
Monitor trends in compliance risks and issues and propose potential process or policy changes to mitigate detected risks
Able to review one`s work and ensure free from error
You have
Degree in accounting or related field
5+ years experience in accounting
Travel & entertainment experience required
Expert proficiency in concur required
Expert proficiency in microsoft excelunderstanding of risk and sarbanes- oxley compliance a plus
Proficiency in netsuite preferred
Confidence in creating reports and presenting findings to senior executives
Strong customer service experience
All job applications must be received through the official buzzfeed jobs board (https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs), including referralsIt is buzzfeed`s practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.
Life at buzzfeed
At buzzfeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employeesAs such, buzzfeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employmentAt buzzfeed, you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house learning @ buzzfeed team, our employee resource groups, and more
An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options
A generous benefits program featuring pto, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.
Buzzfeed is the world`s leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globallyThe company aims to spread truth and joy across the internet by producing articles, lists, quizzes, videos, original series; lifestyle content through brands including tasty, the world`s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through buzzfeed news; strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through buzzfeed marketing; and original productions across broadcast, cable, svod, film and digital platforms for buzzfeed studios.
Buzzfeed is proud to be an equal opportunity workplaceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.
