Senior Accountant

Overview

A global streaming technology and entertainment company with a large portfolio of owned and operated streaming channels is seeking a Senior Accountant. The organization provides premium feature films, television series, enthusiast streaming channels, and technology services to major media, retail, and technology companies worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Liaise with customers across various revenue streams to send invoices and follow-ups.
• Serve as the primary contact for accounts with deep expertise in accounts receivable, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, accrual and amortization of expenses, project implementation, and process improvements.
• Perform multiple account analyses and complex reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Compile and reconcile different data sources to calculate and recognize various lines of revenue.
• Independently identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Escalate issues and present recommendations to management.
• Support variance analysis and other ad-hoc financial reports as needed.
• Participate actively in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure all transactions comply with US GAAP.
• Assist with implementing financial systems, controls, policies, and procedures to support rapid growth.
• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Interact with accounting management regarding corporate financial matters.
• Collaborate with sales teams and engage directly with customers to ensure seamless communication and support.
• Lead calls to reconcile accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4-5 years of progressive general accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and US GAAP.
• Experience creating journal entries, revenue recognition, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and intermediate experience with other MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including group presentation abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and openness to new ideas.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite.
• Prior experience in major media, entertainment, or technology services companies.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including managing teams and projects.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA designation.
• Experience with accounts receivable processes.
• Background in accounts receivable, general ledger, FLUX analysis, journal entries, and financial statements.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Location

This position is based in the United States and requires authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.