Staff Accountant II

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Position Description:

The responsibilities will include: review of multiple automated journal entries generated from the Contracts application to record monthly amortization expense; preparation of complex manual journal entries as needed; analysis of monthly actual to forecast variances for programming amortization expense by programming type and by department to identify key business drivers; reconciliation of month-end balance sheet accounts to the  subsidiary ledger and identification, documentation and resolution of any reconciling items.

Other functions include: preparation of audits of licensed programming contracts entered into the Contracts application; participation in the review of the contractual monthly license fee payments generated from the Contracts application to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX key controls; preparation of basic Division and Corporate financial schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables for both the PL and Balance Sheet; monitor and review of accounting transactions and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with GAAP (primarily ASC 920, Entertainment - Broadcasters & ASC 926, Entertainment - Films), SOX key controls, and policies and procedures.

Additionally, ad hoc requests for analysis and reporting are common and this position may assist in the preparation of other basic financial reports and schedules for the Functional area, Line of Business (LoB), CPR, Internal and External Audit, and/or special projects, as required.

Qualifications:

The candidate must be self-motivated, efficient, and be adaptable to a changing work environment, priorities, and organizational needs and have a good understanding of GAAP to interpret transactions for the appropriate accounting treatment. This person should also have excellent oral and written communication and be able to converse with all levels of management, including the ability to relate key information in a clear/concise manner. Attention to detail is a must along with thorough follow through on assigned tasks. This individual should demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to work in a highly professional team oriented environment. Must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting with 2-3 years experience; Masters Degree or CPA (a plus). The candidate should have strong Excel spreadsheet and analytical skills. PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Essbase experience is desirable but not required.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6-9 months to poss perm.
From
Synergy Network Solutions, Inc
Published at
25.12.2013
Project ID:
644955
Contract type
Freelance
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