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Versant Media · 23 hours ago

Senior Accountant, Programming

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for their Programming Accounting team. This role involves preparing journal entries, collaborating with various teams to support financial reporting, and driving process improvements within the accounting function.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in the ledger and the account reconciliation tool accurately and timely

Participate in the collaboration with production, network finance and business affairs teams to determine timing of programming to support appropriate entries in connection with monthly close and support finance team in variance reporting to pacing/budgets

Review of program payments against contract terms and ensure proper coding to the general ledger and update in the subsidiary ledger

Prepare monthly journal entries relating to production tax credits and ensure a complete understanding of timing of recognition in support of balance sheet classification

Participate in processes around reconciliation of intercompany show balances to ensure proper tie out and elimination between entities

Timely preparation of data requests from Corporate Controller’s Office for purposes of internal and external reporting purposes

Meet with internal and external auditors and provide requested support as necessary

Active participant in ensuring SOX documentation is up to date and is reflective of current processes

Assist in the accurate and timely preparation of all regular and ad hoc management reports

Drives existing processes towards standardization with keen eye towards the existence of appropriate internal controls in place for a fair presentation of program assets and obligations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and support of the implementation of best practices for a centralized program accounting function Integral member of an accounting team that delivers quality accounting services as well as governance and control while supporting the close process based on a defined calendar

Develop an in-depth understanding of key subsystem applications and the interface with financial ledger

Active participant in the identification of areas for improvement and optimization by leveraging technology and elimination of redundancies

Qualification

GAAPAccountingCPAExcelEntertainment industry experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam-oriented attitudeOrganizational skills

Required

2+ years experience in Accounting or Finance; big 4 public accounting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA desired

Strong foundational knowledge of GAAP to ensure financial statements are fairly presented

Must have similar foundational knowledge of controls and the ability to identify appropriate key controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally in conversations, communications and interactions with others

Conscientious, enthusiastic and tactful personality with positive, friendly and team-oriented attitude

Ability to identify and tackle a problem by using a logical and systematic approach while driving collaboration to achieve a common goal; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action

Detail oriented and highly organized with strong analytical, writing, mathematical and computer skills

Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness and help others to successfully manage organizational change

Capacity to juggle multiple projects without sacrificing quality and professionalism

Ability to focus on the desired result of their work

Must seize positive opportunities that will benefit the company

Ability to manage and deliver against multiple priorities

Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint