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Senior Accountant - Home Entertainment

Paramount

Los Angeles, CA 04-24-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview and Responsibilities

Paramount is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team! This position is responsible for all accounting functions related to the Home Entertainment business, which includes Licensing and supporting Home Entertainment Marketing and Sales teams.

Responsibilities Include:
• Review and analyze license agreements (interpret contractual terms; establish revenue recognition requirements; establish billing and payment terms)
• Investigate and communicate with Licensees to resolve cash or billing discrepancies
• Build input statement templates to ingest and process through License Maestro (LiMa)
• Maintenance of royalty statements trackers and summary log
• Prepare various balance sheet reconciliations
• Capture pertinent system data and prepare territory marketing and sales accruals, reconciliations, and related journal entries
• Work with assigned territories to assist in the SAP WBS management which control marketing budgets
• Use SAP system proficiency to analyze data from an accounting perspective (GRIR, Commitments, Invoicing, etc.)
• Assist with internal/external audit requests
• Assist with month end close activities and ad-hoc analysis

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related area preferred
• 4+ years or more related experience

Additional Qualifications
• Experience with financial analysis, US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in month end close and reporting
• Advance proficiency MS Office suite programs such as Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter with ability to proactively identify issues and propose resolutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
• SAP Financial Experience preferred

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio's iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures' passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 80,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0325-18-224-33-107-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 Per Year ($ USD)