MW Partners is currently seeking a Accountantto work for our client who is a leader in the media andentertainment industry.
Responsibilities and duties:
* Populate monthly financial reporting schedulesand provide to Planning
* Analyze actuals vs.forecast (Budget / Estimate) and explain fluctuations
* Analyze fringe balances and prepare quarterly fringeaccruals based on the latest estimates
* Prepareannual multiemployer pension project
* Preparecorporate cost allocations
* Prepare invoicesfor charges to Viacom
* Prepare and park monthlyand quarterly journal entries and accruals as required
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts related tooverhead
* Clear conversion accounts ensuringthey net to zero
* Clear suspense/clearingaccounts (including payroll and T&E) ensuring they net tozero
* Balancing of financial systems
* Validate Quarterly and YTD Earnings Books
* Prepare Quarterly Balance Sheet File for PlanningTeam
* Assist with audit requests
* Backup for Capital Acquisition/Disposal forms initialreview
* Backup Aviation Department
* Produce other ad hoc reporting and manage specialprojects as assigned
Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in Accounting required
* Strong (and current) technical knowledge of USGAAP
* Minimum of 3 years of accountingexperience
* IntermediateAdvanced skills inExcel
* Proficiency in MS Word
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Detailedoriented
* Excellent written& oral communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate with all levels of companypersonnel
* Ability to work in a teamorientedenvironment
* Ability to handle multiple taskssimultaneously prioritize workload efficiently and meet strictdeadlines
* Selfstarter with ability toproactively identify issues perform research and proposeresolutions
* Previous experience in theEntertainment Industry
* Previous experiencewith Hyperion (Essbase/Smartview) and SAP desired
For a confidential discussion or to find outmore contact Nitin Kuntiya on (909)or applynow.