Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the Finance team partnering with the Controller and CFO on financial related areas. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting processes. This role involves overseeing all aspects of month-end closing, including deferred revenue. Additionally, this role will assist with budgeting, royalty payments, and various other operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute aspects of the month-end closing process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

• Accurately calculate and record deferred revenue, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting regulations

• Support audits, including external and tax audits

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts

• Process studio royalty payments in accordance with contractual agreements

• Serve as backup for accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and vendor payments

• Serve as backup for Bank of America Travel Cards process, including employee reimbursement, Concur support, and policy adherence

• Support cash management activities, including managing payment exceptions and processing of ACH/wire payments

• Take on additional projects and tasks assigned based on business needs

Requirements

• 3-5 years of prior accounting experience

• Must be highly organized, attentive to detail and proactive.

• Job discreetness and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Ability to multi-task, deal with interruptions and frequently changing priorities, while meeting deadlines

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence

• Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting

• Understanding that individual priorities may take a back seat to customer needs and overall company goals

• Other projects/tasks as assigned based on needs

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.

• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

• Substantial experience with an ERP (G/L, A/P, A/R, etc.), NetSuite experience a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products

• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform
• This position is based in the office but there is an opportunity to work from home on Fridays.

EOE, including disability and veterans