A recognized entertainment organization is currently seeking a new Senior Accountant to join their growing team. In this role, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for review and preparation of balance sheet and income statement account analysis and monthly journal entries pertaining to multiple brands.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Leave coverage until November
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm (flexible start times; 40 hours per week)
- Setting: Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Preparation of journal entries in conformity with established procedures.
- Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Review disbursements, i.e. vendor payment requests, wires and T&E’s to ensure proper coding, authorization and budgetary approval and adherence to Company policy.
- Review of supporting legal documents, e.g. program agreements, to ensure accounting is correct.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules.
- Coordinate preparation of requested data for internal and external auditors.
- Research accounting issues as requested.
- Assist in various other accounting related projects as assigned.
- Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Management Skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Advanced accounting and analytical abilities
- Effective project and time management skills
- Ability to work well and excel under tight deadlines and periods of high volume
- Ability to establish effective interdepartmental relations
- Ability to establish relationships with business partners.
- Technical/Functional Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA and Masters strongly preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years accounting experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Very strong analytical skills
- Very strong Excel skills and possess knowledge of automated environments.
- Ability to multitask and follow up
Desired Skills:
- Has shown upward mobility in prior work experience(s)
- Has shown strong academic credentials
