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Dallas, TX
Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
Dallas, TX
Champlin, Mueller and Daugherty
Dallas, TX
Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
- Maintain and perform financial analysis of data reported and created in SAP
- Work with ABC Studios program accounting team on accounting for shows that they develop for ABC Family including any revenue sharing
- Support fellow Cast Members by providing assistance with day-to-day issues
- Work with Management Reporting to ensure proper mapping of expenses for internal reporting system
- Assist in improving accounting processes and leveraging technology to create efficiencies
- Work on various ad-hoc reporting and projects for Senior Management
- Develop and lead internal Balance Sheet Accounting process improvement projects
San Francisco, CA
Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Morar and Sons
San Francisco, CA
Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
- Assist the Manager & Senior Manager on special projects, as assigned
- Proven track record of working with users and IT teams to develop improved reporting environments
- Liase with Maker Finance and Commerical Teams on Maker managed SVOD products (i.e. You Tube Red, Facebook, Twitter)
- Make recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provide cost impact of alternative scenarios
- Makes recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provides cost impact of alternative scenarios
- Assist the general ledger close process including financial statement review and analysis from both U.S. GAAP and management perspective
- Provide support and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives
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Los Angeles, CA
Senior Financial / Accounting Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Lesch, Stehr and Zulauf
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Financial / Accounting Analyst
present
- Work extensively with IT, Actuarial, Medical Economics, and Accounting departments especially during times of business and technology changes
- Business performance reporting and forecasting
- Financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost accounting
- Project budgeting, operations, and variance analysis
- Participate in the process improvement and automation initiatives designed to reduce number of man hours involved in the filing process and increase accuracy of reported data
- Be responsible for managing the completion and submission of all regulatory financial reports for the select markets (i.e. CA, IA, etc.)
- Validate source data received from multiple sources (i.e. claim processing systems, data warehouses, Excel models, GL, etc.)
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Skills
Skills
- Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional “client service orientation”
- Strong understanding of controls and ability to drive solutions and recommendations
- Strong knowledge and application of Accounting, Financial, and Business principles
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deliverables, and adapt to change
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of policies & procedures, GAAP, and operational/financial audits
- Organization – ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, files, etc
- Attention to Detail – ability to thoroughly analyze and identify key data points which impact the establishment and maintenance of new and existing accounts
- Excel proficient
- Work experience within the entertainment industry would be considered a strong
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure accurate payroll financial and tax reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to Company Policy, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
- Research and resolve payroll accounting variances arising from tax and disbursement transactions
- Prepare/post journal entries pertaining to enterprise-wide payroll activities, with heavy focus on the Executive Payroll population
- Provide finance support to TWDC Finance Operations partners with regards to labor, tax, and benefit accounting processes
- Compile compensation and accounting schedules related to the TWDC Board of Directors
- Utilize domestic and international accounting standards to apply appropriate control points to mitigate risk of material financial loss or misstatement
- Apply continuous risk assessment concepts to all projects and tasks
- Act as an advisor of control and financial reporting standards
- Serve as an active project team participant or leader, utilizing adequate project management skills to ensure timely and effective completion
- Ensure payroll department SOPs are current, adequate, and standardized across the department
- Perform job with confidentiality, honesty, diligence, and responsibility
- 3 years in financial accounting/reporting role
- Strong partnering, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deliverables, and adapt to change
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, database applications, and a Windows environment
- Experience working in SAP
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Liaise with home entertainment business partners for all accounting inquiries including providing technical accounting guidance for new business initiatives
- Consolidate and communicate of operating results for home entertainment to various senior management groups
- Analyze and prepare various home entertainment accruals
- Return Reserves
- Inventory Obsolescence Reserves
- Trade Spend Accruals
- Media Accruals
- Review and consolidate accounts receivable schedules
- Prepare various account reconciliations
- Inventory
- Accounts Payable
- Prepare and submit requests related to SOX compliance and quarter/year-end financial audits
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
- Customer-service oriented
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- 3-4 years accounting experience, preferably in both public and private accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum experience of three years in accounting or finance positions of increasing responsibility (including public accounting) preferably with a large multi-national company
- Must be able to interact with all levels of management
- Team player who leads by example and will mentor a more junior accountant to meet high profile and dynamic objectives
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare quarterly journal entries including supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly/quarterly account reconciliations including analysis of key elements
- Prepare quarterly departmental financial statements for review with senior executives
- Verify compliance with the Company's policies and procedures
- Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues for supported departments
- Other ad hoc projects and requests
- Annual 10k, tax and governmental reporting packages
- Calculate commissions and bonuses
- Liaison between Dallas Radio Disney Team and DATG Controllership, Accounting
- Support DATG Controllership with
- SOX Compliance
- Business Warehouse Reporting
- Account variance research for Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Issues identified as part of the “After Action Review” process
- Strong communication skills and professionalism a must
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Record licensee billing and royalty statements
- Comprehend licensee and talent agreements
- Calculate, record and co-ordinate payment to talent based on licensee statements and the agreements with the participating talent
- Prepare and issue invoices to recharge specific expenses to licensees
- Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, including aging of the accounts
- Partner with operation to ensure timely collection of all receivables
- Preparation of quarter-end financial statements & variance explanations
- Preparation of cash flow statements for actual and forecast periods
- Excellent time management skills coupled with ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to succeed in team environment
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and maintain close relationship with key finance and business personnel, to monitor and ensure accurate financial reporting for ESPN Regional Television and ESPN Radio Stations
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly closing responsibilities for ERT and ESPN Radio Stations
- Formulate thorough explanations of monthly P&L variances to forecasts
- Responsible for tracking, timely billing and settlement for all ESPN Owned events
- Analyze and track both revenue and expense contracts to ensure revenue is properly recognized and payments are made timely
- Manage revenue sharing agreements, including tracking invoicing, reconciling to the third party invoicing, remitting payment, and properly recognizing revenue associated to these deals
- Prepare the monthly/quarterly/ annual reporting packages
- Prepare yearly tax reports
- Participate in periodic forecast and budget meetings with finance contacts
- Ensure compliance and consistency in application of Disney policies. Work with stations to understand their procedures and make sure the policies are applied consistently across the stations
- Identify process improvements opportunities and assist with implementation efforts for department projects and initiatives
- A minimum of 3-5 years in public or private industry
- Experience with financial operations, financial controls, GAAP accounting, financial reporting and financial systems
- Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills
- CPA preferred, not necessary
- B.S. Degree in Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in quarterly close process, including research expected revenue close issues, P&L variance explanations, Producer Group reporting, tax schedules, government reporting
- Prepare revenue reconciliations between FOH systems and GL
- Analyze certain revenue for allocations across regions, segments and producer groups, including cable and satellite retransmission fees
- Analyze current production on episodic live action series for revenue phasing
- Prepare pending contract review file for revenue recognition processing
- Prepare royalty/passback entries to various producer groups
- Prepare monthly foreign currency hedge effectiveness reporting
- Assist with audit requests from external, internal, SOX and talent audit groups
- Have knowledge of product titles, including producer groups classification, set up and maintenance in GL
- Prepare journal entry postings as needed
- Liaise with shared accounting teams and finance on accounting issues
- Work on special projects as needed
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
- Must be a team player with ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior management, colleagues and customers
- Strong collaboration skills to develop positive relationships with other departments/ business partners
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Experience with SAP GL system and Cognos reporting tools
- International accounting experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- SOX 404 testing of entity and business-unit level controls across all segments, as well as controls relating to front-of-house revenue and cost cycles
- Assisting with maintenance of the SOX 404 software including uploading required control documentation and test results, running quarterly and annual reports, and monitoring business units’ quarterly certification
- Complete special projects assigned
- Minimum experience of 2 years in accounting or auditing with a large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting firm
- Strong understanding of internal control
- Previous experience with internal controls and/or Sarbanes Oxley
- CPA or equivalent experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitor monthly accounting activities to ensure compliance with Disney reporting standards, including intercompany activity and data standardization efforts
- Develop and maintain close relationships with external auditors, management audit, corporate reporting contacts, and accounting department personnel
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for benefits, payroll, and general cost centers assignments
- Review monthly Income Statements and Balance Sheets related to the G&A Cost centers
- Prepare the ESPN Inc. Balance Sheet for review by Controller and CFO and assist in the preparation of the annual standalones for Hearst
- Aggregate monthly and quarterly P&L variances
- Responsible for ESPN’s Sarbanes Oxley compliance, including annual review and testing procedures, walkthroughs of each in-scope process, and other miscellaneous projects as directed by PwC and Enterprise Controls & Compliance
- Prepare annual tax reporting schedules
- Perform control based programs and procedures
- Ensure consolidated reporting is in compliance with US GAAP, Disney Accounting Policy and RAFIKI controls
- Assist in special projects as necessary based on reporting needs
- A minimum of 2-3 years in public or private industry
- Experience with financial operations, financial controls, GAAP accounting, financial reporting and financial systems and Sarbanes Oxley
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations and partner with US contacts to resolve issues
- Responsible for preparation of multiple quarterly and annual reports that are filed with the US Government
- Assist with tax reporting and reconciliation processes
- Assist with preparation and review of consolidated TWDC financial results, including preparation of supporting schedules for the Statement of Cash Flows
- Support preparation of the Cash Flow Annual Operating Plan and forecasts for the Disney Interactive segment
- Support implementation of Enterprise-wide financial process improvement initiatives and facilitate as needed
- Provide ad hoc support for reporting projects
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Minimum experience of 3+ years in accounting, auditing or finance positions of increasing responsibility (including public accounting)
- Strong knowledge of general accounting and internal controls, specifically with respect to financial reporting and systems
- The ability to work in a highly organized and efficient manner and collect and verify data accurately
- Previous experience with close processes, financial reporting and related systems
- SAP experience and consolidation systems experience
- Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
- Experience from a large multi-national, diverse company or Big 4 accounting firm
- Prior entertainment industry experience
- Very good oral and written English communication skills
- Flexible, “special projects” orientation coupled with solid multi-tasking abilities
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Ownership of metadata related to the Accounting data elements required in Accounting for the digital distribution of TWDC content
- Develop and maintain data model related to data used within the MediaMorph system used to manage Transactional and Subscription based revenue businesses
- Partner with MediaMorph operations team to ensure that all product mapping requirements are met on a weekly basis
- Maintain Disney’s Product master in the MediaMorph system to ensure that display names, genres and segments are updated on a weekly basis
- Identify opportunities to partner with Operations teams using STORM/Jarvis systems to improve flow of metadata to licensees worldwide
- Reporting expert for MediaMorph data reviewing Qlikview dashboards daily for any irregularities investigating any data discrepancies and being go to person for ad hoc report requests
- Partner with business operations team and MediaMorph Operations to onboard new clients and ensure that data transforms are working effectively
- Develop and document requirements for new functionality that will enhance the MediaMorph system
- Perform User Acceptance testing for new system functionality and upgrades
- Disney lead for data feeds to other BI environments including WDSHE, LucasFilm, WDI, DEG etc
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial systems and/or financial reporting
- Computer savvy and willing to learn new technology and find ways to exploit it
- Proven track record of working with users and IT teams to develop improved reporting environments
- Ability to prepare data and reports to support decision making
- Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented with ability to learn about thousands of hours of TV and Film programming, Games and other content
- Strong Proficiency in Excel and Access
- Experience with SAP GL system and data points i.e. MPMs
- Experience with Cognos/QlikView or similar reporting tools
- Entertainment industry experience and interest in learning about all of the content
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Quarterly corporate financial reporting (close schedules and balance sheet analysis)
- Provide accounting support for various corporate initiatives
- Prepare account reconciliations and fulfill SOX compliance and other control requirements
- Identify and drive continuous process improvements and provide analytical support for projects supporting business initiatives
- 3-5 years relevant accounting experience
- Public Accounting
- 3 years Corporate Accounting experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Analysis of the Music’s group P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Cause of Change
- Preparation and analysis of Music International Licensees
- Preparation and analysis of the Music Royalty International Liability
- Preparation and analysis of the Music Domestic Return Reserve
- Preparation of quarter close entries including; Revenue accruals, Bad Debt calculation, and Audit Reserve
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform all duties necessary for an effective and timely monthly/quarterly close, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough explanation of monthly P&L to forecast and Balance Sheet variances;Remain engaged with the Finance organization to review and understand forecasts and budgets for each business
- Maintain close relationship with key business operations personnel and provide assistance with evaluating accounting, financial and system issues
- Review & summarize revenue and expense contracts for Management
- Complete monthly revenue share calculations for 3rd party deliverables
- Travel to NYC monthly to meet with Finance and Operations staff
- Ensure compliance with Disney policies and procedures within each of the assigned businesses; ensure transactions are properly accounted for under GAAP
- Complete quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, including Rights Commitment and Amortization schedules
- Annual preparation of Federal and State tax schedules is required
- Assist the Manager & Senior Manager on special projects, as assigned
- Identify process improvement opportunities and assists with implementation efforts for departmental projects/initiatives
- Minimum of 2-3 years of general accounting experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- SAP preferred
- Position prefers someone with very strong Organizational/ Multitasking skills
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for contract review and procedure set up for tracking performance of licensees in VOD, EVHL, and DI for Global Accounts and North America MVPD’s
- Obtain monthly royalty reports from third party customers in order to meet close deadlines
- Update and track revenues in Media Morph, Proview, Zeus and excel as necessary for more complex customers
- Reconcile statements with contractual terms
- Initiate invoicing process
- Resolve disputes directly with 3rd Party Customers while working with sales and legal when necessary
- Reconcile cash receipts with royalty reports received
- Interact with sales and finance teams to discuss contract and revenue recognition issues
- Compile supporting documentation (contracts, subscriber reports, cash receipts, etc) for audits carried out by internal and external auditors
- Research queries from Participations and Residuals department relating to audit questions
- Experience with SAP GL system
- Experience with Cognos reporting tools
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Accounting for original productions for Disney Channel Worldwide and ABC Family
- Set up Project structures and title codes in SAP to facilitate downstream accounting
- Ownership of the programming models for original productions for ABC Family and Disney Channel including posting of amortization expense to SAP
- Cause of change analysis for Amortization expense
- Balance sheet reconciliations to support inventory balances
- Work with finance to confirm useful life of programming and periodically review for impairment of carrying value of asset
- Prepare split of Disney Channel/Disney Junior/Disney XD costs between domestic and International channels and maintain Ultimates for distribution revenues that impact amortization
- Work with ABC Studios program accounting team on accounting for shows that they develop for ABC Family including any revenue sharing
- Leverage systems to drive efficiencies on deliverables
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting and analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, colleagues and customers
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with ABC Affiliate Relations team to support them in all accounting aspects of their relationship with approximately 200 affiliate stations
- Day to day accounting lead for Station Compensation system and instance of Salesforce.com used to manage the ABC affiliate business
- Invoice the license fees and share of retransmission revenues due from Affiliates
- Generate meaningful management reporting information showing source of revenue by affiliate (license fees, share of retransmission revenues, digital charges for Watch ABC) and cause of change over time
- Invoice ABC Affiliates for miscellaneous invoices such as telecoms and promos related costs
- Miscellaneous billing for ABC Network
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations for ABC Inc legal entity
- Cash flow forecasting for AR balances for payments due from affiliates
- Oversee AR related audit requests, including external, internal, SOX
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting and analysis
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Support production audits at filming locations and any compliance functions including supporting external auditor requests
- Prepare the consolidated balance sheet and cash flow to provide quality assurance that all Production financial statements are accurate and adhere to US GAAP
- Liaise with Finance partners on any close related matters
- Assist in developing Studio production accounting methodologies including capitalization of assets, write-offs, and overhead application to film costs and provide guidance
- Involved in the quarterly close process to ensure that all deliverables are completed accurately and timely; and
- Prepare monthly development and production spending packages for accuracy and explains any significant changes
- Prepare key monthly and quarterly financial reporting deliverables including cash flow forecasts, communication of key drivers and variances to Studio Management
- Partner with Studio Production Finance groups relating to forecast processes and operational initiatives
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare quarterly cost allocations to the various DI Lines of Business
- Prepare and review key balance sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare key analytical schedules at month and quarter end required by the DI segment and/or Corporate Controllership
- Research and prepare explanations for balance sheet and income statement variances
- Develop understanding of key business drivers
- Work with Management Reporting to ensure proper mapping of expenses for internal reporting system
- Set up and maintain WBS elements for the various DI segment projects
- Implement process improvements, achieve efficiencies, and provide value-added services to stakeholders
- Other ad-hoc tasks as needed
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
- Strong SAP and systems knowledge-preferable
- Ability to evaluate and understand complex accounting issues and business processes, and reports in a rapidly changing business environment (adaptable, see big picture, anticipate)
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills with all levels within the organization on a global basis
- Team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; CPA strongly preferred
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 2 years related experience
- Hands-on, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented
- Knowledge of SOX, compliance and policies and procedures are desired
- SAP and Cognos experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare equity-based compensation accounting entries and prepare forecasts of equity-based compensation expense
- Calculate average shares outstanding used to prepare Earnings Per Share
- Prepare equity-based compensation, equity and earnings per share footnote disclosures and assist with Proxy statement disclosures
- Assist international business units with equity-based compensation adjustments for statutory reporting and prepare equity-based compensation disclosures for standalone financial statements of Walt Disney Company subsidiaries
- Assist with preparation of external reporting including quarterly earnings releases, Form 10-Qs, and Form 10-Ks and consolidation of multiple inputs
- Manage and prepare the consolidation and analysis of various financial statement footnote disclosures
- Assist Manager with the SEC’s XBRL reporting requirements
- Key stakeholders
- Strong working knowledge of PC-based financial computer software applications, including Excel
- 2-5 years of experience, Big 4 Public Accounting preferred
- SAP and consolidation systems experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; CPA preferred
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- TDS Lease Administration
- CORE and TDS Rent Payment Audits
- CORE and TDS SL Rent calculations and adjustments
- TDS Cause of change and monthly close
- F&S Allocation Calculations, Entries, and Client Questions
- 3-8 years of accounting work experience
- 4 Year Degree, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 3+ years of experience in a public firm
- Strong knowledge of policies & procedures, GAAP, and operational/financial audits
- Familiarity with financial reporting
- Hands on Hyperion & SAP
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Conduct special and ongoing analyses of such activities as budgeting, forecasting, program cost tracking, and cost trending for assigned tasks, events and/or sports
- Create the rationale and conducts analyses that support strategic decisions analyses and proactive planning for events and/or sports
- Research and prepare cost estimates for program acquisitions or new shows
- Extend analysis to support decisions and defines impact of various actions
- Researches and identifies industry trends related to the costs associated with assigned areas of responsibility
- Makes recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provides cost impact of alternative scenarios
- Records closing journal entries, variance summaries, account reconciliation and applicable financial reporting
- Prepares or participates in the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and initiatives
- Assist in special projects as needed based on reporting needs
- Minimum of 3-4 years of applicable experience in a related subject matter field. Public accounting experience a plus
- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
- Strong analytical skills required along with the ability to properly communicate analysis to various organizations levels
- Strong client service skills
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a willingness to embrace and adapt to and ever-changing environment and work situation
- B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for contract review and procedure set up for tracking performance of licensees in VOD and EVHL for International Digital Customers
- Update and track revenues in Media Morph, Zeus and excel as necessary for more complex customers
- Compile supporting documentation (contracts, subscriber reports, cash receipts, etc) for audits carried out by internal and external auditors3
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience utilizing enterprise SQL database (MS SQL, Oracle, My SQL, SSRS) platforms
- Demonstrated computer proficiency within Excel (Pivot, Functions, Macro), Visio and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
- Excellent facilitator capable of influencing people over which he/she has no authority
- High level energy, self direction and motivation
- Demonstrated ability to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Experience in developing and maintaining key performance metrics for general accounting functions
- Experience in building commitment to change, and coaching others through change
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations for business with net Assets of over $1 billion
- Quarterly cash flow forecasting for AR balances
- Responsible for quarterly Balance Sheet Variance Analysis for both Film Studio and Media Networks segments
- Work to resolve any client disputes relating to customer account balances in SAP or its Front of House systems and keep accounts clean by clearing open items and performing customer account reconciliations
- Assist analysts in invoicing and cash applications when needed
- General support for administration of customer accounts and support to Manager
- Administration of Withholding tax documentation for payments received from Canadian clients
- Handle AR related audit requests, including external, internal, SOX
- Experience with COGNOS reporting tools
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the day to day general ledger accounting and reporting activities for assigned clients
- Responsible for the preparation, coordination, review and analysis of the management reporting processes for month end, quarter end and year end close for the assigned clients which includes but is not limited to (1) P&L and Balance Sheet, (2) Variance analysis to forecast and prior year, and (3) Partner and integrate with assigned client to achieve monthly/quarterly close objectives
- Records closing journal entries and variance summaries. Prepares account reconciliations and applicable financial reporting
- Participates in the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and initiatives
- Provide support and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Good understanding of general accounting and finance principles
- Good understanding of accounting and operating processes of assigned client organizations
- Strong research, organization and analytical skills
- Capable of working in fast-paced and changing environment
- Customer service oriented and responsive to customer inquiries
- Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated issues
- Builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals
- Possesses and maintains strong communications with both internal and external contacts
- Must have exceptional Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist with the external reporting requirements including preparation of the quarterly earnings release and management discussion and analysis for the Media Networks segment
- Coordinate and participate in the quarterly close meeting with the segments
- Review the Media Networks cause-of-change analysis and supporting schedules. Preparation of segment business unit analysis package and various ad hoc schedules and analysis
- 3 - 5 years of experience, Big 4 Public Accounting preferred
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in completion of the Enterprise Cash Flow consolidation process
- Prepare detailed support for the quarterly Enterprise GAAP Cash Flow statement
- Assist in preparation of numbers and variance analysis for the quarterly Cash Flow Deck for submission to senior management (the Cash Flow Deck is an internal report of segment cash flow results with detailed analysis)
- Actively engage in the resolution of issues/problems related to Enterprise Cash Flow with business partners
- Actively participate in Enterprise Cash Flow meetings, including
- Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with good business and financial acumen
- Strong relationship building skills and a professional “client service orientation”
- Must be an good team player who possesses good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good communicator in both oral and written settings
- Flexible, “special-projects” orientation coupled with multi-tasking abilities
- High energy level; good work ethic
- SAP BCS experience a plus
- CPA desired
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Conducts special and ongoing analyses of such activities as budgeting, forecasting, program cost tracking and cost trending for assigned tasks, events and/or sports
- Creates the rationale and conducts analyses that support strategic decision making and proactive planning for events and/or sports
- Researches and prepare cost estimates for program acquisitions or new shows
- Extends analysis to support decisions and defines impact of various actions
- Researches and identifies industry trends related to assigned areas of responsibility
- Prepares account analysis and reconciliations
- Records closing journal entries, variance summaries and financial reporting for assigned sports
- Assists Manager with consolidation reporting activities related to the monthly closing, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, long-range plans and other ad hoc reporting
- Assists with ad hoc PwC & Management Audit requests
- Maintains and performs financial analysis of data reported and created in SAP
- Assists in special projects based on reporting needs
- Strong research and analytical skills required along with the ability to properly communicate variance analysis to various organizations levels
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a willingness to embrace and adapt to ever-changing environment and work situation
- Minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experience in a related subject matter field. Public accounting experience a plus
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Review and analyze financial statements for Domestic Theatrical, Studio Marketing, and Distribution business units in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial statements
- Prepare financial statements and variance analysis on a quarterly basis for balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
- Partner with Finance and understand theatrical business operations
- Prepare and analyze cash flow statements for forecast and budget
- Provide guidance to our operation and finance partners on accounting treatment for various issues
- Support accounting for Studio Administration business unit
- Review and analyze general ledger accounts
- Support an environment of continuous improvement to identify, develop and implement process changes to increase efficiency
- Special projects as required to support accounting, financial controls or business operations
- 3 to 4 years related Accounting experience
- Interest in the theatrical film distribution business
- Ability to apply logic and finance principles to solve complex problems
- Exposure to cash flow statements both indirect/direct method
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access) and reporting applications. SAP consolidation system experience desired
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist the general ledger close process including financial statement review and analysis from both U.S. GAAP and management perspective
- Prepare weekly cash reports and monthly bank reconciliation
- Prepare Month end close schedules for balance sheet balances
- Prepare the monthly billing, Account Receivables aging reports and help with collection efforts
- Prepare Inventory reconciliation. Work directly with the merchandise department to determine cost of goods sold
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s established internal controls
- Provide analysis for monthly activity for balance sheet and expense accounts
- Produce standard and ad-hoc reporting to analyze trends vs. prior quarter and prior year for the statement of operations and the balance sheet
- 3-5 years relevant financial accounting experience (mix of private and public experience preferred)
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- B.S. in Accounting or equivalent
- Strong organizational skills & attention to detail and highly motivated/proactive
- Experience with SAP- Preferred
- Team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills, a positive attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform the consolidation and financial reporting of the Europe and Asia Pac digital media and TV syndication business, as well as the equity accounting of ESPN International’s joint ventures, including CTV and NBA China
- Serve as a main point of contact with local accounting and finance counterparts on a day-to-day basis
- Prepare and review the International sales teams’ quarterly commissions
- Analyze monthly results of businesses and perform analytical review of key financial and operating information
- Coordinate with local subsidiaries to report on and document significant variances
- Prepare monthly management reports, including the “actual to forecast” variance package
- Reconcile accounts managed in Bristol and review reconciliations of accounts prepared at local subsidiaries
- Perform quarterly and annual reporting schedules
- Ensure proper foreign exchange accounting related to foreign currency, including mark to market accounting, settlement of balances and monitoring of CTA balances
- Ensure compliance with Disney policies and procedures within each of the assigned businesses; ensure transactions are properly accounted for under US GAAP
- Lead monthly update meetings with local contacts to understand new business initiatives and potential risks within the business
- Assist with monitoring and ensuring proper control environment at local subsidiaries through site visits, review of reconciliations and control questionnaires
- Review annual local statutory financial statements; prepare local stat to US GAAP reconciliation
- Prepare and compile the quarterly International Ad sales and Affiliate sales achievements from multiple sources. Perform the quarterly commission calculations payable for the international sales force. Work closely with each local team to understand the revenues earned compared to compensation goals
- Ability to travel is required (<10% travel per year)
- Contribute to special projects as assigned
- Thorough understanding of financial operations, financial controls, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, financial systems and exposure to international operations
- Excellent organization and communication skills and a strong understanding of internal controls and procedures required
- B.S. in Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in quarterly close process, including P&L variance explanations, Producer Group reporting, tax schedules, and government reporting
- Prepare balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations
- Analyze marketing, distribution and overhead costs of division and prepare cost allocations across markets and producer groups
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform accounting and close activities for the Corporate segment Balance Sheet, including but not limited to incentive compensation, pension/PRM, and significant reserves
- Perform analysis and other reporting for impacts related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid & Accrued Expenses, Fixed & Other Assets, Deferred Income, Payroll, and Other Liabilities
- Perform testing of SOX and other key controls for the Corporate segment
- Support and assist Business Unit customers with inquiries relating to the Corporate Balance Sheet
- Provide excellent customer service to our Business Unit clients by meeting and exceeding our Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements
- Support fellow Cast Members by providing assistance with day-to-day issues
- Develop and lead internal Balance Sheet Accounting process improvement projects
- Demostrated problem solving and continuous improvement skills
- Ability to handle high volume work in a deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with SAP
- Bachelors of Accounting or Finance
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Partner with their Contract Administration counterparts to ensure proper application of revenue recognition policies, perform analysis and make recommendations on complex issues
- Provide day-to-day guidance and training to Financial Analyst
- Take leadership role in system and process improvement projects
- Minimum of three years of related experience
- Must be an excellent team player who possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- SAP – preferred
- 4-Year Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare quarterly journal entries and supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
- Verify compliance with company policies and procedures
- Investigate variances and provide resolution of accounting issues
- Demonstrate understanding of internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
- Perform business warehouse reporting
- Research account variances on balance sheet and income statement for external and management reporting
- Assist with annual 10K, tax and governmental reporting packages
- Drive process improvement by identifying solutions to issues identified as part of the “After Action Review” process
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a Big 4 Public Accounting firm
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, combined with the ability to multitask
- Solid relationship building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels
- High-energy level and a strong work ethic
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Fixed Assets experience preferred
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for key tasks relating to gross margin, including, but not limited to
- 3-5 years Work Experience
- Desire to implement best practices; process improvement orientation with focus
- On streamlined procedures and standardization
- Change Agent – exhibit a willingness to be adaptable/flexible and demonstrate
- A desire to operate in a dynamic environment
- Ability to succeed and influence in a dynamic team environment with
- Potentially competing interests
- Minimum two years experience in public accounting preferred
- Bachelor’s in Acctg./Finance
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Technical accounting contact for various accounting organizations
- Minimum of two years of experience in public accounting
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 3+ years of related industry experience
- Undergraduates Degree in a Accounting and/or Finance
- Previous experience with Financial Reporting and General Ledger
- Experience with Financial Reporting or Public Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Review monthly P&L and Balance Sheets related to the Latin American businesses
- Develop and maintain close relationship with foreign office accounting personnel, monitor and ensure accurate reporting of their financial information
- Responsible for tracking, timely billing and settlement for all intercompany agreements related to the Latin America entities
- Prepares the monthly/quarterly/ yearly reporting schedules
- Vendor payment analysis
- Ensure proper compliance with US GAAP, Disney Accounting Policy and RAFIKI controls
- Ensure proper FAS 52 accounting related to foreign currency, including mark to market accounting, settlement of balances and monitoring of CTA balances
- Perform a quarterly review for local balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with Disney policy
- Participate in periodic update meetings with local contacts to understand new business initiatives and potential risks within the business and report findings to upper management in a timely manner
- Perform annual review and reconciliation of subsidiaries audited financial statements and ensure all US GAAP differences are identified and documented
- Prepares yearly tax reports
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare monthly intercompany journal entries, coordinate intercompany settlements and record subsequent clearing of balances upon payment
- Monitor intercompany eliminations
- Maintain intercompany agreements tracking database
- Serve as allocations point person and record departmental allocation journal entries
- Prepare monthly mark-to-market summary
- Consolidate monthly management reports, including the “actual to forecast” variance package
- Monitor specific P&L accounts
- Prepare quarterly bad debt and collection analyses
- Compile quarterly and year-end schedules submitted to the auditors and Corporate reporting
- Assist in technical accounting topics
- Contribute to special projects
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Collaborate closely with the Manager of Production Accounting to implement a Production Accounting system/policy for Maker Studios
- Manage the production accounting reporting, including budgeting, cost reporting, forecasting/cashflow, and analyze variances
- Monitor Production’s progress to ensure financial visibility and to ensure production is operating efficiently/effectively
- Manage all functions of Production Accounting support, including reporting, petty cash, vendor disbursements, P-cards, etc
- Work closely with the Production/Studios Team to review budgets, Actuals, ETC, and EFC
- Liaise with Controllership to ensure production expenses and production accruals are reflected on the P&L on a monthly basis
- Liaise with FP&A Team to provide data necessary for forecasting and corporate analysis
- Ensure Productions are adhering to the production accounting policies and procedures
- 3-4 yrs of Production Accounting Experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Ease, PSL3 and/or Vista/GV
- Understanding of the motion picture industry accounting and financial practices
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate strong analytical skills
- Movie Magic
- B.A. or B.S. in Finance/Accounting
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform analysis and other reporting for impacts related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid & Accrued Expenses, Fixed & Other Assets, Deferred Income, Payroll, and Other Liabilities DisneyData
- 2-5 years of public accounting experience, or
- 5-10 years of corporate accounting experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the day to day general ledger accounting and reporting activities for Corporate Real Estate and The Disney Stores
- Responsible for the preparation, coordination, review and analysis of the management reporting process for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Review of contracts and analysis for lease accounting transactions
- Preparation and review of straight-line schedules
- Technical research for business partner inquiries
- Provide analytical support to the Finance teams for annual AOP and quarterly forecast processes
- Analysis and preparation of monthly and quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analyses
- SOX, government, and tax compliance tasks
- Preparation of support for annual federal and state income, property, and real estate tax filings
- Preparation of 10K/10Q related reporting
- Ad hoc project work including the two aforementioned projects (implementation of new guidance and centralization projects)
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting work experience
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, specifically)
- SAP Experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform accounting and close activities for the Corporate Financial Instruments, including but not limited to Borrowings, AOCI, and Other Assets/Liabilities
- Perform analysis and other reporting for impacts related to Borrowings (Interest Accrual/Expense)
- Analyze forecast to actual variances for interest expense
- Reconcilie financial instrument system interfaces with SAP
- Support and assist internal customers with inquiries relating to the Corporate Financial Instruments (Production AOCI and Debt)
- Perform weekly FX funding JEs
- Prepare disclosures for quarterly reports including Footnote preparation for 10K, 10Q, ect
- Perform ad hoc projects and routine financial reporting (tax, Production reconciliation, etc)
- Minimum experience of 3 years in accounting, auditing or finance preferably with a large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting
- Experience using third party valuation software such as Reval
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Analysis of the Music’s group P&L, Balance Sheet and Margin
- Preparation and analysis of Hollywood Label domestic royalty accrual
- Preparation and analysis of the Music Royalty Liability
- Preparation and analysis of the Music Artist Prepaid Recoupment
- Work on various ad-hoc reporting and projects for Management
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial reporting with increasing responsibilities (including public accounting) preferably with a large multi-national company or public accounting firm
- Strong organizational skills to effectively support two diverse teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior management, colleagues and customers
- Ability to prepare and present information to support decision making with appropriate attention to detail
- Segment or corporate experience within Entertainment industry
- Experience with SAP GL system and Cognos TM1 planning and Café reporting tools
- International accounting experience including exposure to foreign exchange rates
- Experience preparing cash flow analysis
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Proficiency Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of SAP and Cognos/TM1
- Knowledge of SOX, compliance, and policies and procedures are desired
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepares the NAIC Quarterly and Annual Securities and Mortgage Schedule B, D, DA, E and BA filings, varied exhibits, IMR, AVR, State Deposit administration, and Beta calculations for all US Statutory General and Separate Account filing Legal Entities
- Prepares monthly/quarterly US tax reporting related to Securities and Mortgages
- Prepares monthly/quarterly reconciliations between the US STAT and US Tax accounting bases for Securities and Mortgages
- Analyze, prepare, and process US STAT/US Tax disclosure requirements
- Coordinate and process monthly/quarterly general ledger adjusting entries for both US STAT and US Tax
- Co-ordinate and assist with other divisional representatives to ensure inter-divisional accounts are satisfactorily cleared
- Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and work closely with other GAIC teams
- Provide analytical support for balance sheet and income statement movement on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Develop and document internal controls and procedures for assigned tasks
- Provide support for varied GAIC projects; new functionality as well as accounting and reporting testing specifically as it relates to NAIC and US Tax regulatory changes
- Sound knowledge of Securities/Mortgage accounting for IFRS, US GAAP, US STAT and US Tax
- Post-secondary education, specializing in business or equivalent experience in a securities and/or mortgage accounting environment
- 3-5 years experience in the investment/insurance industry preferably within a securities and/or mortgage accounting area
- Sound technical skills including Excel, Word, Microstrategy, Essbase etc
- Enrolment in or successful completion of CA, CGA or CMA or relevant work experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for Hulu AVOD, Ad Free, and SVOD revenue accounting and by title allocations
- Third Party reporting for Co-produced series made available on Hulu
- Hulu Residual and Participation Accruals
- Liase with various finance stakeholders as it relates to Hulu
- You Tube Claiming and Ad Sense Revenue Accounting
- Liase with Maker Finance and Commerical Teams on Maker managed SVOD products (i.e. You Tube Red, Facebook, Twitter)
- Responsible for cross-lob/segment deals, work with various stakeholders on allocations, and thoroughly documented the methodology utilized
- Explore possibilities to integrate ABC Music Revenue Accounting within Mediamorph and the Digital COE
- Explore possibilities to partner with DPWW and automate their accounting within Mediamorph
- Document and maintain key supporting documents for SOX Compliance across the Digital COE
- Ad Hoc and special projects as they relate to the Digital COE
- 3 Years work experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Participates in the quarterly close process, including processing journal entries,reclasses and recharges, preparing account reconciliations and assisting with ad-hoc reporting requests
- Perform quarterly close processes by preparing P&L analyses for Segment executives (Cause of Change, Variance Explanations, Trial Balances, etc.)
- Researches and provides solutions to questions from the DI partners that we serve
- 3 - 5 years in accounting or finance positions of increasing responsibility (including public accounting) preferably with a large multi-national company
- Strong understanding of key policies, procedures, functions in the Accounting and Finance department
- Strong understanding and ability to demonstrate principles and techniques of General Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP") and Financial Reporting
- Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
- 5 years accounting experience including active involvement in the financial statement close process with a large employer
- 4 Year Degree, Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare financial statements and variance analysis on a quarterly basis for balance sheet and income statement
- Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and reporting applications
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the day-to-day general ledger and reporting activities for the Line of Business in accordance with company accounting policies and procedures
- Preparation, coordination, review and analysis of the management reporting processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes for the DCPI Business
- Provide monthly and quarterly close assistance including journal entry preparation for other accounting team members, including quarterly accrual entries
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
- Assist management with ad hoc requests/special projects
- Work closely with Finance to develop and refine relevant processes
- Walkthrough financials with accounting and business unit managers and address any questions and issues
- In-depth knowledge of accounting and operating processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and PowerPivot)
- Understanding of internal controls and control environments, and an in-depth knowledge of accounting systems (SAP preferred) and their associated controls and control environment
- Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to complete moderately complex tasks requiring independent initiative
- Must be able to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
- Must be an excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills and acts as a resource for other team members with less experience
- Ability to challenge the status quo and employ innovative ideas in achieving process improvements
- Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings with both internal and external contacts
- Flexible, “special-projects” orientation coupled with ability to prioritize and communicate competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting with CPA preferred
- Work experience within the entertainment industry considered a strong plus
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Solid understanding of GAAP, primarily in revenue recognition matters
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses
- Prepare general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations
- Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures
- Good working knowledge of Excel and Word; knowledge of Oracle a must (SAP skills a plus)
- Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
- 3-5 years of related work experience
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Handle SVOD billing relationships; set up billing payment schedules based on contract; work directly with the customer, contract admin, and junior staff to resolve billing and payment issues
- Perform assigned monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations and related corporate and segment reporting responsible for AR balances in excess of $1.5 billion
- Prepare monthly unallocated cash reconciliation; work with the linear and digital teams to identify and resolve any unapplied cash
- Create and maintain a quarterly ad sales (barter) reconciliation between the Front of House system’s aging and SAP by working closely with the ad sales billing team in Bristol and the ad sales finance team in NY
- Resolve any client disputes relating to customer account balances in its Front of House system and in SAP; keep the accounts clean by clearing open items and performing customer account reconciliations
- Partner with the Cable and ABC Programming teams to reconcile intercompany payments; resolve any discrepancies; calculate quarterly intercompany elimination entry
- Oversee junior staff with invoicing and cash application; assist when needed
- Handle AR related audit requests, including internal, external, and SOX
- Support Senior Financial Analyst for ABC non owned affiliates in the areas of monthly license fee billing and monthly/quarterly journal entries and reporting
- Regular review of processes and procedures to identify improvements and efficiencies
- Work on Ad Hoc projects as needed including being a team member in the ProAct replacement project
- At least 3-4 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
- Previous experience in accounts receivable/cash management department
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Monthly, analyze assigned accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) for assigned areas. Based on analysis, prepare and post journal entries to accounting system to ensure income statement and balance sheet are accurate. Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to: Cash, Royalties, Capital, Inventory, Employee Benefits, Intercompany – R&D and SGA
- Develop detailed explanation for variances between actual and plan on a monthly basis for assigned areas. (For example, if responsible for royalty expense journal entries, then responsibility also includes explaining variance between actual vs. budgeted royalty expense)
- Lead financial planning processes for assigned areas. (For example, work collaboratively with Global Benefits and the various US operating Companies to calculate the appropriate employee benefit fringe rate for annual Plan taking into consideration changes in medical and dental costs, bonus program changes)
- Participate in Accounting and Broader Finance Department Projects. (For example, prepare for system upgrades, new system roll-outs as well as implementing new accounting guidance.)
- May include team leadership activities or oversight of staff activities
- Information Management – comprehensive understanding of the methods and electronic tools used to store, retrieve, and process information
- Analytical - strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous position(s)
- Problem Solving – ability to identify problems associated with an application and provide specific solutions that resolve the problem
- Attention to Detail – ability to thoroughly analyze and identify key data points which impact the establishment and maintenance of new and existing accounts
- Organization – ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, files, etc
- Knowledge of SAP desired, but not required
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare quarterly close package including balance sheet and P&L, variance explanations, audit and tax schedules, cash flow and assist with audit requests
- Prepare and analyze key balance sheet account reconciliations and to ensure tight controls in place
- Analyze distribution and overhead cost of division and prepare cost allocations across regions and producer groups
- Perform review and analysis to support preparation of monthly management reports for marketing, technical and other overhead costs such as Information Technology expense
- Set up cost elements in general ledger to track production cost
- Prepare Parent Company Share calculations
- Assist with foreign currency hedging analysis
- CPA with experience in public accounting
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior management and staff
- Experience with SAP preferred and Cognos reporting tools a plus
- International experience a plus
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Properly account for business unit revenues and expenses in accordance with accounting policies and procedures
- Work with Global Finance to ensure consistency of assumptions between forecast and actual results
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of the management reporting processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
- Assist department management on the development and monitoring of any AOP or forecast information
- Work closely with Global Finance to develop and refine relevant processes
- 3+ years of experience in accounting / finance
- Strong accounting and control knowledge required, specifically with respect to business unit revenue and expense
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Senior Financial / Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Be responsible for managing the completion and submission of all regulatory financial reports for the select markets (i.e. CA, IA, etc.)
- Coordinate the completion of regulatory audits of these financial regulatory reports, working with the appropriate state personnel, business unit financial and operational staffs
- Be responsible for fielding regulatory desk review inquires and any supplemental ad-hoc requests
- Analyze, design, develop and implement data and process models related to new program, product and area expansion’ requirements
- Support the accurate completion of all required financial reports within mandated deadlines
- Ensure that regulatory financial reports are compliant with regulatory requirements
- Review applicable state communications and stay current on multiple state financial reporting requirements and SAP principles
- Coordinate the preparation of written responses to routine inquiries and questions received from state regulatory agencies related to the financial regulatory reports
- Regularly update the management as reporting requirements change
- Support a wide range of state reporting efforts
- Review and interpret financial statements
- Validate source data received from multiple sources (i.e. claim processing systems, data warehouses, Excel models, GL, etc.)
- Cross check and final data validation of tables of the required fillings
- Participate in the process improvement and automation initiatives designed to reduce number of man hours involved in the filing process and increase accuracy of reported data
- Work extensively with IT, Actuarial, Medical Economics, and Accounting departments especially during times of business and technology changes
- Understand the implications of, for example, transition to new claim processing system and be able to operationalize the change in the least disruptive way
- Bachelor degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 5+ years of Finance Accounting experience
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and MS Office Suite
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP
- CPA/CMA or MBA
- Strong analytical and project management skills. Previous experience in preparing financial schedules for regulatory agencies
- Ability to perform effectively in matrix relationships
- Ability to understand and influence the necessary and appropriate actions to ensure completion and filing of all required reports by mandated deadlines
- Expertise in financial analysis/ability to think “outside the box"
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with all levels of management across all functional areas and local, regional, and corporate entities
- Leadership skills, including “change agent” capability, working with management to identify value-added opportunities and develop creative approaches to problem solving related to financial regulatory reporting
- Demonstrate technical and financial understanding of facility, physician and other provider claim submissions and contracts, claim system operations, and the resulting manipulation of data into financial and IBNR reporting information used for financial regulatory reporting
- Knowledge of SQL, SAS, VB, SAP, Essbase, PeopleSoft
- Excellent organizational and follow up skills
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials, and Microsoft Access
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Senior Financial / Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Project budgeting, operations, and variance analysis
- Financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost accounting
- Treasury management
- Cash flow monitoring and analysis
- Ad –hoc analysis
- Financial reporting and property management team liaison
- Business performance reporting and forecasting
- CPA and/or working towards preferred
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage domestic SVOD and Free TV/Basic Cable businesses, accounting for all related revenue and expenses
- Review contracts for SVOD and Free TV/Basic Cable businesses, liasing with technical accounting to arrive at proper accounting principles
- Prepare and review 3rd party profit participant statements
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Create the rationale and conduct analyses that support strategic decisions and proactive planning for events and/or sports
- Extend analysis to support decisions and define impact of various actions
- Research and identify industry trends related to the costs associated with assigned areas of responsibility
- Make recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provide cost impact of alternative scenarios
- Record closing journal entries, variance summaries, account reconciliations and applicable financial reporting
- Prepare or participate in the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and initiatives
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a willingness to embrace and adapt to an ever-changing environment and work situation
