Accountant

Avispa Technology•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading digital streaming network seeks an Accountant to support all accounting functions related to GCD-Content Licensing contracts. This role will focus on month-end and quarter-end close activities, revenue recognition, general ledger reconciliations, audit support, financial analysis, and reporting across multiple accounting systems in a fast-paced studio accounting environment.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Strong experience with general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and revenue recognition.
Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining SOX compliance controls.
Ability to work overtime during month-end and quarter-end close periods, including occasional weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Oracle, Oracle Fusion, Cognos, PRISM, TVR, TREC, Business Warehouse (BW), and/or SmartView is preferred.
Entertainment or studio accounting industry experience is preferred.
CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, including revenue recognition, trial balance reconciliations, journal entries, clearing account reconciliations, bad debt analysis, foreign exchange variance analysis, and compliance with GAAP and SOX controls.
Analyze and report on GCD license agreements, payment terms, revenue share tracking, inter/intra-company reporting, present value analysis, forecast vs. actual performance, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.
Support internal and external audits (including compliance and statutory audits), maintain accurate financial reporting, and ensure adherence to accounting controls and regulatory requirements.
Review and maintain accounting sub-systems and contract data within PRISM, TVR, TREC, SAP, Oracle, and Oracle Fusion environments, including testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and revenue analysis activities.
Collaborate with Deal Management, IT, Accounting, and cross-functional teams to support system updates, contract reviews, invoice creation, reconciliations, and ongoing accounting operations for content licensing activities.