Senior Accountant - Theatrical

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities

Paramount is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team! This position will be responsible for handling monthly and quarterly close activities within the Motion Picture Financial Reporting Group. The Senior Accountant reports to the Paramount Director Motion Picture Financial Reporting based in Los Angeles, and there will be significant interaction with Business Unit accounting teams and Paramount Global. This position will be a key partner to the Director. This individual is also needed to support amortization and report film cost activities by title for Paramount Features.

Responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for the calculation and recording of month-end accruals for domestic theatrical revenue, print and distribution costs by title and territory in accordance with the accounting guidance set forth in SOP 00-02
• Accounting and billing for sub distributor rental activities
• Accounting and reporting for Statutory accounts across theatrical entities
• Perform accounting activities related to Feature Film accounting
• Support amortization activities, including setting up drivers in the system
• Reconcile and clear account balances for Bit In/Bit Out accounts
• Perform G/L account reconciliations for a significant number of domestic theatrical and features company codes
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting including the balance sheet deck, balance sheet reconciliations and fluctuation analyses
• Reconcile and analyze A/R from sub-system to SAP system
• Record monthly/quarterly journal entries, monitor and clear suspense accounts for Motion Picture Group
• Prepare quarterly roll forward and supplemental schedules
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley cycle documentation, audit testing, identify areas of control risk and design and recommend mitigating control procedures; including reconciling Theatrical A/R to SAP
• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to drive efficiencies in the organization
• Perform ad-hoc by-title reporting and analysis out of Hyperion to support the VP Reporting in the monthly actuals roll-up process
• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis as determined by internal management

Basic Qualifications
• 4+ years, or more experience in Finance or Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

Additional Qualifications
• CPA preferred
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge in advanced MS excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability and flexibility to meet tight deadlines particularly during quarterly close
• Proficient in financials systems, preferably SAP General Ledger and Hyperion

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio's iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures' passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 80,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro8v03-18-221-13-173-42 in your application.