Senior Accountant

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.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Cineverse is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our fast-paced and exciting company. The ideal candidate will be an organized, self-starter, with 4+ years of general accounting experience, a team player with a 'can-do' attitude, a willingness to do what is needed to help achieve company and departmental goals, and the ability to work through large data sets and sources with speed and accuracy. The position will report to the Director and will interact directly with other accounting/finance team members and, periodically, senior management.

Key Duties:
• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Liaise with customers across various revenue streams to send invoices and follow-ups.
• Responsible person for an account with deep expertise and knowledge in Accounts receivable, accruals & recons.
• Work cross-functionally, collaborating with teams across the company to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, accrual and amortization of expenses, project implementation and process improvements.
• Perform multiple account analysis and complex reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Compile and reconcile different sources of data to calculate and recognize different lines of revenue.
• Independently identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Escalate issues and present recommendations to management.
• Support variance analysis and other ad-hoc financial reports as needed.
• Active involvement in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with the implementation of financial systems, controls, policies and procedures to support the rapid growth and expansion of the company.
• Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Interact with accounting management regarding corporate financial matters.
• Collaborate with sales teams and engage directly on call with customers to ensure seamless communication and support
• Take lead to set up calls to recon accounts

Essential Requirements:
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with intermediate-level experience using the other applications within the MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with the creation of journal entries, revenue recognition and account reconciliations.
• Experience with NetSuite is a PLUS.
• Prior experience in major media, entertainment or technology services company is a PLUS
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, experience managing teams and projects.
• Must be able to multi-task; be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Great interpersonal skills - maintain confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Minimum 4-5 years of progressive general accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a PLUS
• CPA designation is a PLUS
• Experience with Accounts Receivable processes is PLUS

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 2-7+ years In-depth experience with US Accounting Systems is a key requirement
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with US GAAP principles
• Background in accounts receivable, general ledger, FLUX analysis, journal entries & financial statement is required
• Oracle Netsuite experience is preferred
• US taxation experience is preferred
• Prior experience in handling US vendors including excellent email & verbal communication is required
• Must be willing to work flexible hours in office in Indian time and remote in US time in 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 required.
• Work hours align with US Pacific Hours for the first 4-6 months.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j65eyw-18-220-133-121-42 in your application.