Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting Remote

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Temporary) Remote

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story
Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting will work closely with the Senior Accountants, Corporate Accounting to provide support to various departments (Technology, Fixed Assets, etc.).

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Temporary):
• Facilitate development of monthly accrual workbooks and monthly journal entries for various corporate accounting expense areas.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various general ledger asset and liability accounts, including prepaid expenses, accrual liabilities, and debt liabilities
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation process for various AETN bank accounts
• Assist with monthly fixed asset invoice processing for proper general ledger coding and preparation of fixed asset reconciliation for review by senior accountant
• Facilitate preparation of quarterly reforecast workbooks for various corporate accounting cost centers and general ledger accounts
• Perform ad hoc analyses (including review of actual results vs. budgets or forecasts) for various corporate accounting expense areas as requested by senior management
• Roll forward month-end close / forecast / budget schedules, reconciliations, and other workpapers
• Collaborate with various AETN departments and team members as needed

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to put all your analytical and communication skills to work in a supportive environment with a likeminded people. You'll learn that all ideas are welcome on our collaborative team.

YOUR STORY
• BA/BS Degree
• Proven track record in accounting (2 – 5 years)
• Microsoft Suite experience (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with accounting systems preferred (especially SAP)
• Understanding of marketing partnerships from conception to execution
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed, and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, driven to seek out new opportunities
• Adaptability, comfortable with shifting deadlines and direction
• Detailed-oriented and extremely organized
• Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently and be able to meet deadlines under strict time constraints

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.

Compensation
Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $41.00

The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors

such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and

experience. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2mk42-3-144-12-205-42 in your application.