Senior Financial Analyst

Avispa Technology•Los Angeles, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

A leading digital streaming network is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to handle various financial reporting and accounting matters for the Overhead Reporting team. This includes journal entries, reporting, reconciliation, and budgeting. The SFA will also assist with finance projects related to technical accounting, process improvements and system implementations. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Overhead Reporting, and there will be significant interaction with budget coordinators throughout the organization.

Requirements

2+ years of accounting experience in account reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, reporting, and month end close.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Could have degree in economics or finance as long as they have experience working in an accounting role with the above listened items.
Strong (and current) technical knowledge of US GAAP preferred.
Intermediate-Advanced skills in Excel
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
Must be willing to work 10 – 12 hour days during quarter close period to meet deadlines
Must have the flexibility to stay after to help out, be on call and work over the weekend.

Nice To Haves

Oracle or SAP experience preferred.
Previous experience with Hyperion (Essbase/Smartview) and SAP desired.
Previous experience in the Entertainment Industry preferred

Responsibilities

Populate monthly financial reporting schedules and provide to Planning
Analyze actuals vs. forecast (Budget / Estimate) and explain fluctuations
Analyze fringe balances and prepare quarterly fringe accruals based on the latest estimates
Prepare annual multi-employer pension project
Prepare corporate cost allocations
Prepare invoices for charges
Prepare and park monthly and quarterly journal entries and accruals as required
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to overhead
Clear conversion accounts ensuring they net to zero
Clear suspense/clearing accounts (including payroll and T&E) ensuring they net to zero
Balancing of financial systems
Validate Quarterly and YTD Earnings Books
Prepare Quarterly Balance Sheet File for Planning Team
Assist with audit requests
Back-up for Capital Acquisition/Disposal forms initial review
Back-up Aviation Department
Produce other ad hoc reporting and manage special projects as assigned