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Job Title: Accountant II Location: Los Angeles, CA, (Tuesday and Wednesday in Office) Duration- 6 Months Hours: 9am-6pm (must be flexible working OT)
The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will handle various financial reporting and accounting matters for clients Overhead Reporting. The SFA will also assist with finance projects related to technical accounting, process improvements and system implementations.
The position reports to the Senior Manager, Overhead Reporting, and there will be significant interaction with budget coordinators throughout the organization.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Populate monthly financial reporting schedules and provide to Planning
Analyze actuals vs. forecast (Budget / Estimate) and explain fluctuations
Analyze fringe balances and prepare quarterly fringe accruals based on the latest estimates
Prepare annual multi-employer pension project
Prepare corporate cost allocations
Prepare invoices for charges to Viacom
Prepare and park monthly and quarterly journal entries and accruals as required
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to overhead
Clear conversion accounts ensuring they net to zero
Clear suspense/clearing accounts (including payroll and T&E) ensuring they net to zero
Balancing of financial systems
Validate Quarterly and YTD Earnings Books
Prepare Quarterly Balance Sheet File for Planning Team
Assist with audit requests
Back-up for Capital Acquisition/Disposal forms initial review
Back-up Aviation Department
Produce other ad hoc reporting and manage special projects as assigned
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Strong (and current) technical knowledge of US GAAP
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
Intermediate-Advanced skills in Excel
Proficiency in MS Word
Must be willing to work 10 – 12 hour days during monthly close period to meet deadlines
Desired skills:
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Detailed-oriented
Excellent written & oral communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of company personnel
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
Desired skills (continued):
Self-starter with ability to proactively identify issues, perform research and propose resolutions
Ability to work independently
Previous experience in the Entertainment Industry
Previous experience with Hyperion (Essbase/Smartview) and SAP desired
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
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