Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial operations tied to the global digital distribution of motion pictures and television series across transactional home entertainment platforms. The role focuses on digital formats such as Video on Demand (VOD) and Electronic Sell-Through (EST). The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, proven experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606, and the ability to interpret and apply complex contractual terms accurately. This role involves preparing financial statements, supporting corporate reporting deliverables, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external audit standards. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Prepare various month-end close financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, etc.)
• Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Review and analyze digital license agreements (interpret contractual terms; establish revenue recognition criteria under ASC 606; establish billing and payment terms)
• Investigate and tackle billing discrepancies, short payments, and cash application issues
• Prepare and submit quarterly financial disclosures and supporting reports to meet corporate reporting requirements
• Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries
• Support internal and external audits with precise documentation and timely responses
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within media, entertainment, or distribution
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (specifically SAP and Oracle) and reporting tools
• Comfortable supporting reporting deadlines that may occasionally fall on weekends

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Initiative-taking mindset with a focus on identifying issues and fostering resolution
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

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.

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