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Paramount Pictures · 1 day ago

Sr Accountant

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Paramount Pictures is a renowned film studio that has produced some of the most iconic films in cinematic history. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting matters, assist with finance projects, and collaborate with budget coordinators. The role involves responsibilities such as preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets, and managing special projects.

Film DistributionFilm ProductionMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

US GAAPAccounting experienceExcelMS WordAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsEntertainment Industry experienceHyperionSAPCommunication skillsTeamworkDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

4-5+ years of experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

Strong (and current) technical knowledge of US GAAP

Minimum of four years of accounting experience

Intermediate-Advanced skills in Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Preferred

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Detailed-oriented

Excellent written & oral communication and inter-personal skills

Understanding this position works closely with employees in Los Angeles and be willing to work similar hours when necessary and overtime to meet deadlines including at month and quarter ends

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

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