Accountant

Canela Media

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Canela Media, a rapidly growing Latina-founded media company, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to manage general ledger maintenance, transaction processing, and compliance reporting. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, knowledge of US GAAP, and experience in corporate accounting. This pivotal role supports financial accuracy and supports both internal and external requests, ensuring the integrity of financial operations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP.
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a public or corporate accounting role required.
Excellent command of English – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Performs month-end general ledger account reconciliations.
Assists with periodic preparation of financial reports.
Prepares weekly Accounts Receivable reports.
Researches and responds to inquiries from internal team members.
Maintains accounting controls by assessing transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Canela Media

Canela Media is the fastest-growing Latina-founded media and entertainment company in the United States (US) and Latin America (LATAM) with OTT properties including Canela.TV, Canela Music and Canela Kids. The company is a true start-up, founded in 2019 and backed by the most reputable investment groups in the world.

Overview:

The Corporate Accountant will be responsible for performing Corporate general ledger account maintenance, transaction processing, and assisting in ensuring consolidated financial reports are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. This role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Company policy and fulfilling both internal and external requests with a high degree of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs month-end general ledger account reconciliations, reviews, and journal entries to ensure proper classification and timely and accurate accruals and deferrals
Assists with periodic preparation of financial reports
Provides supporting documentation as requested for annual audits and ad-hoc requests
Maintains accounting controls by assessing transactions, preparing, reviewing and recommending improvements to policies and procedures and technical memos
Prepares roll-forwards and related analyses for assigned general ledger accounts
Prepares weekly Accounts Receivable reports
Researches and responds to inquiries from internal team members, management and subsidiaries.
Works on process improvement initiatives and related documentation
Perform special projects, as required, to assist the department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives
Other duties assigned by Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a public or corporate accounting role required, media industry exposure preferred
Must be proficient with NetSuite or similar enterprise software
Excellent command of English – both verbal and written
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong mathematical skills
Must be organized, thorough, and able to maintain high quality standards
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Intermediate or advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUP and similar enterprise software

Seniority level