Corporate Content Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Discovery, Inc. is searching for a Content Accounting Analyst in Knoxville, TN to join our Corporate Accounting team.

Summary:

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The Corporate Content Accounting Analyst will be responsible for performing analyses for corporate content accounting, and help develop process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and excel dashboards, many of which involve management estimates and judgment. The Corporate Content Accounting Analyst reports directly to the Manager, Corporate Content Accounting.

Responsibilities:

What you will be doing:
• • Work with the Manager to develop process improvements to address complex areas of Content Accounting with a focus on transformation/enhancements of analyses and processes

• Assist with preparation of materials for, and participate in meetings with, leadership in accounting, FP&A, network/programming departments, and internal/external auditors

• Support and collaborate with the Manager to provide subject matter expertise to internal business partners in all content life cycle areas: GAAP/Accounting guidance, global policies and procedures, and SOX controls

• Assist in the implementation of updates and/or improvements, as needed, to processes and/or the control environment that are specific to content accounting

• Assist internal and external auditors with routine requests

• Making decisions guided by established policies and procedures

• Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

What you need to have:
• • BS/BA in related discipline from an accredited university

• Minimum of 1 year of experience, internships inclusive

• CPA or path to CPA required

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Additional requirements:

It’s a plus if you have:
• • Experience with an SEC registrant

• Experience with SAP and Blackline strongly preferred

• Experience working directly with internal or external auditors

• Experience in working with complex spreadsheets and/or experience in robotics/automation

• Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Embraces change driven by evolving business initiatives and maintains positivity when time-sensitive milestones shift

• Experience implementing best practices

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Want to Learn More?

Learn more about our company culture and life at Discovery, Inc. at https://corporate.discovery.com/

About Discovery, Inc.

Discovery is the global leader in real life entertainment, serving passionate fans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year across deeply loved content genres.

Available in 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens and services, from linear, free-to-air and pay–TV channels to digital products and streaming services, to social and mobile-first content and formats. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Turbo/Velocity, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe.

Nearest Major Market: Knoxville

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwpxej-18-218-129-100-42 in your application.