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