The Best Players Need the Best People.
The Manager Production Accounting is responsible for all aspects of accounting for assigned accounting units, mainly TV & Production. Tasks include month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of budgets, forecast, audit schedules, and analysis related to Production business units. Responsible for managing, training and development of staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 7 years of accounting experience. Thorough knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures is required. At least 2 years' supervisory experience. Experience with 501c3 organizations and intercompany accounting a plus
- Experience with Workday or other ERP system with report writing experience is a plus
- Thorough understanding of GAAP
- Competency in Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel required
- Attention to detail and the ability to complete task with a high degree of accuracy
- Must be willing to work overtime including nights and weekends upon request
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for respective business area; including month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of budgets, forecast, billing, audit schedules, and any analysis related to business units.
Management of Staff Accountant- Review journal entries for accuracy prior to posting to the general ledger
- Review Balance Sheet reconciliation prepared by staff and ensure all items are resolved
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including monthly variance explanations to budgets and forecasts
- Provide summary level variance reports
- Create and implement training plans for subordinates' development
Month-end close activities- Reviewing all transactions for accuracy and prepare journal entries for any corrections needed
- Recognizing revenue earned through revenue recognition module
- Complete revenue and expense accruals for all items not posted through sub-ledgers
- Prepare detailed analysis for specified Cost Centers and Projects
- Review financial statements for accuracy
- Complete variance analysis to compare actual results vs. prior year, budgets and forecasts
- Prepare documents for monthly meetings with business units
Balance Sheet reconciliations- Reconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts to the general ledger monthly
- Note and resolve any reconciling items
Prepare annual budgets and forecasts- Maintain budgets and forecasts in Adaptive by using information from contracts, business units and historical trends.
- Review and compile capital requests for respective areas
Ongoing duties- Provide finance approval on invoices, as appropriate
- Interact with designated representatives of business units and communicate all relevant information to Supervisor