Job Description
About the Company
On a mission to give people limitless access to the vast world of Entertainment, Cineverse's advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts.
From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world's most recognizable brands, to super-serving our network of fan channels – from direct ad sales partnerships to premium global content – we offer more of the stories that move us, and technology that moves us forward. Industry leaders with a history of innovation, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment.
Accounts Payable Manager – Job Description
Cineverse is looking for a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager responsible for companywide AP processing and management with in-depth experience in US GAAP and US accounting. We are looking for a self-starter able to take the initiative, ask questions, detect problems and provide solutions to internal & external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources and manage projects/processes under tight deadlines.
Key Duties:
• Responsible for the AP process and function.
• Supervises the accounts payable team on all daily activities.
• Manages vendor set-up and AP sub-ledger ensuring vendor data is accurate and updated.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the entire process as it relates to processing of invoices, payment of invoices, and communicating with external vendors.
• Prepare reconciliations and roll forwards.
• Support the month-end close process
• Have knowledge of and proactively advise on the need for accruals under US GAAP, including systematic and organized reach out to key and recent, material vendors.
• Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit of the company's financial statements.
• Assist with any IRS audit as needed.
• Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger account.
• Responsible for preparing/reviewing 1099 tax forms.
• Makes recommendations to improve payment process.
• Supervise the implementation of systems/submodules to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in the management and processing of AP.
• Responsible for training accounts payable staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and local tax reporting.
• Ensure all accounts payable procedures comply with all relevant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Research all disputed payment issues with relevant vendors.
• Ensure the proper level of foreign withholdings and timely remission to the IRS.
• Assist in the budget process.
• Special projects as necessary.
• Communicate with Cineverse vendors being highly responsive in US timings email/verbal communication.
• Extensive availability to manage the India AP team members and collaborate with US AP team.
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 2-7+ years In-depth experience with US Accounting Systems is a key requirement
• Hands on experience in Oracle Netsuite is required
• Prior experience in handling US vendors for AP tasks including email & verbal communication is required
• Knowledge of Great Plains 2018, Scrypt Ai, Concur are preferred but not required
• Must be willing to work flexible hours in office and remote in a hybrid environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
• Highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Ideal candidate can execute work and oversee QC of AP work on a weekly schedule.
• Work hours align with US Pacific Hours for the first 3 weeks.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbb9ey-18-116-24-20-42 in your application.