We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Content Revenue Accounting team. This team provides support for the licensing and distribution of intellectual property (IP) for HBO and Max, including “functional IP” such as a produced film or television series and “symbolic IP” such as a character or brand. The DTC Content Revenue team also supports Consumer Products where the HBO and Max brand is licensed to other licensees for merchandise and e-commerce sales including apparel, accessories, and mobile games. This team is responsible for accounting functions including revenue recognition, inter-company transactions, third party liabilities as well as the related distribution, participations, and residuals expenses. The DTC Content Revenue team works with key stakeholders throughout the business, including Warner Bros Distribution Accounting, Contract Administration, Content Finance, Technical Accounting, Financial Systems, Operations, Line of Business and Consolidated Financial Reporting.
Your Role Accountabilities
Prepare and analyze intercompany transactions and reporting
Perform analysis of participations and residuals accruals and liabilities
Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly Content Licensing and Consumer Product accounting deliverables in accordance with US GAAP and Company policies and practices
Prepare journal entries in PeopleSoft, Oracle and/or SAP S4 Hana (including project ledger)
Assist with Financial Systems Transformation projects (from Oracle and/or PeopleSoft to SAP S4 Hana)
Prepare monthly subledger to general ledger reconciliations
Prepare quarterly SEC Reporting and tax packages
Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist internal and external audit in their various quarterly and year-end audit procedures, as requested
Cultivate strong internal partnerships within accounting, finance, and other business departments
Qualifications & Experiences
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required and a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and relevant local GAAP as required
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university
CPA license (or equivalent) attained or progress toward attainment
Detailed-oriented with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics
Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities and ownership of work product
Willing to embrace change and explore new ways of working as the company continuously improves its processes
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Advanced English skills
Desirable
Master's degree in accounting a plus
Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, Cadency and/or Blackline
Content revenue accounting or the media/entertainment industry
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