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Overview
The Accountant position is responsible for supporting Studio accounting processes including (but not limited to) preparing and parking journals entries, preparing various reports and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, the Accountant will assist both the Manager Accounting and Director Accounting in month/quarter close tasks to ensure timeliness and accuracy of all deliverables for both, Studio and Corporate Business Units. This position reports to the Director Accounting based in Los Angeles and there will be significant interaction with Studio Finance Team members.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and park monthly and quarterly journal entries and reclasses as required
• Perform monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations, report and resolve identified issues
• Ensure clearing of all suspense accounts
• Update monthly Studio Allocations
• Review cash accounts, propose write offs and prepare supporting documentation
• Prepare quarterly Roll Forwards
• Assist with Balance Sheet Deck preparation
• Participate in other month-end close cycle activities
• Assist in other ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Assist with company transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion
• Assist with both internal and external audit requests as required

Basic Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field
• Basic knowledge of SAP system, Oracle Fusion a plus
• Intermediate skills in Excel

Additional Qualifications:

• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and with hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the soft personal skills needed to collect accurate information from a wide network of people in a timely manner
• Understanding this position works closely with employees in Los Angeles and be willing to work similar hours when necessary and overtime to meet deadlines including at month and quarter ends
• Detailed-oriented
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting close cycle
• Experience in the Entertainment and Media industry is a plus

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