Job Sr. Staff Accountant

Sr. Staff Accountant

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Sr. Staff Accountant to support the Company's Accounts Receivable department. Responsibilities include all aspects of accounts receivable including customer invoicing, customer follow-up, cash receipt application, credit adjustments, customer statements and aging review. Review and analysis of contract licensing agreement to ensure timely and accurate billing per contractual terms. Review and verify accuracy of customer royalty reports for proper revenue recognition. Perform month, quarter, and year-end close procedures, including the proper closing of AR sub-ledger, recording of accruals, bad debt reserve, AR discount, contract asset reclass, foreign currency gain/loss, review and posting of journal entries. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Prepare reports for monthly and quarterly VAT filings. Prepare Settlement Reporting as needed to facility creditors. Respond to financial inquiries from internal related parties and outside auditors.

Qualifications and Skills: Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience. BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy. Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc. (comfort with large datasets). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Strong work ethic, initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision. Proactive approach to problem solving. Willingness and ability to be adaptable/flexible and demonstrate a desire to operate in a dynamic environment. Entertainment accounting experience highly preferred.

About Lionsgate: Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits: Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day 401(k) company matching Compensation $80,000 - $85,000 EEO Statement Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.