Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant
semafor· General and Administrative
About this role
Who we are
Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in journalistic forms that ensure a new level of transparency. Our editors and reporters distill the most important stories from all over in formats that uncover the forces shaping the stories, explain the interests behind polarizing narratives, and replenish the stock of shared facts. As a global platform, Semafor recognizes that smart people can disagree and that informed readers need to understand alternative points of view from competing centers of power and culture in a multi-polar world. Want to join us? Read on.
Job Description:
Semafor is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team and take ownership of core general ledger and month-end close activities as we build out our in-house accounting function. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with a solid foundation in month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations, who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven corporate finance environment. This role will work closely with the Controller to strengthen processes, internal controls, and documentation, and will partner with FP&A on cost analysis and reporting. The successful candidate is comfortable wearing many hats, working independently and as part of a team, and adapting to shifting priorities within a rapidly growing media company. Prior experience in the media industry is a plus. This position offers meaningful growth potential as the accounting & finance team continues to scale.
What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close process, ensuring all close deliverables are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and supported.
- Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities, ensuring balances tie out and are properly eliminated in consolidation
- Review the general ledger for accurate coding across all financial dimensions (department, project, entity, etc.), proactively identifying and correcting miscoded transactions.
- Assist with accounts payable tasks as needed, including invoice coding, vendor inquiries, and payment support.
- Partner with FP&A on analysis and reporting, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Assist the Controller in further developing accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
- Support the Controller with audits, special projects, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and month-end close efficiency, and assist in implementing process improvements.
- Comfortable wearing many hats and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven corporate finance environment.
Compensation:
The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $92,000.00 - $120,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.
Additional job details
Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.
Semafor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Semafor, Inc. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Accountant role at semafor?
The listed salary for this Senior Accountant position at semafor is USD 92K–120K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Accountant position at semafor located?
This Senior Accountant role at semafor is based in New York, NY. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Accountant at semafor belong to?
This Senior Accountant position is part of the General and Administrative department at semafor. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Accountant position at semafor?
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When was the Senior Accountant job at semafor posted?
This Senior Accountant position at semafor was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Accountant
semafor · 💰 USD 92K–120K
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