Senior Accountant

World Surf League•El Segundo, CA

33d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in WSL’s financial reporting and drives key operational accounting processes. The Senior Accountant performs full-cycle month-end close and reporting duties for multiple subsidiaries, and they will interface directly with regional accounting resources. Reporting directly into the Controller, the Senior Accountant must possess a solid understanding of GAAP and will be instrumental in improving and documenting processes to support growth in WSL’s business. This role will partner with key business owners to drive timely and accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience; Sports, Media & Entertainment a plus
BA / BS Degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting, including process improvement and accounting / finance best practices
Advanced proficiency in Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PIVOT tables) and ability to handle large data sets
Contract review and revenue recognition (ASC 606) experience a plus
Above all, integrity and honesty
Exceptional attention to detail and masterful organizational skills
Entrepreneurial: willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind along with an open and collaborative nature
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
Action-oriented: enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Nice To Haves

Experience in the following is a plus: NetSuite ERP, Concur, Google Suite of Products, 1099 Pro
Public accounting experience highly preferred
CPA license / track highly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the global revenue process through analysis of contracts based on ASC 606, recording of revenue
Manage the sales and collection process by coordinating with Partnerships and Legal, ensuring invoices are in line with contracted payment terms and maintaining detailed cashflow projections
Record journal entries for both balance sheet and P&L accounts to account for day-to-day activities as well as part of the month end close and complete related account reconciliations for both headquarters and regional offices
Generate management-ready balance sheet and P&L reports and other ad hoc financial reports
Act as liaison between the Digital and Finance department to ensure proper accounting in accordance with ASC 350 for capitalized software
Review regional subsidiary results and intercompany and related party transactions, and generate allocation journal entries between subsidiaries
Assist with various tax and compliance filings for the company and its subsidiaries
Assist with accounting for WSL’s not-for-profit entity and related filings
Participate in the ongoing development, improvement and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Provide support for external financial statement audits and contribute to the overall financial statement consolidation process
Identify and drive process improvement and automation initiatives and handle special projects as needed