Senior Accountant

Production Resource Group; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Production Resource Group in Secaucus, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial consolidation and reporting for PRG’s domestic locations. The role involves participating in monthly general ledger close activities and preparing financial statements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 4+ years of financial accounting experience, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. Experience with Oracle ERP is a plus. This position demands strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in financial accounting, including GL and month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with financial consolidation and international accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly general ledger close for corporate entities.
• Partner with leadership to build budgets and update projections.
• Compile and review monthly intercompany reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting practices and regulations

Analytical ability

Organization skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

PRG is the world’s leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events.

PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG’s innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.

Responsibilities

Function as an integral part of the Corporate Accounting group and provide business partnership support to PRG’s domestic locations. The Senior Accountant may also support financial consolidation and reporting for PRG locations around the world. Demonstrates accountability, commitment, enthusiasm, and strong sense of teamwork. Reliable team member contributing to monthly close activities and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Participate in monthly general ledger close for corporate entities, including journal entries, necessary accruals/reclasses, and updating various schedules.
• Partnering with business leadership to build budgets and update revenue/expense projections.
• Help create precise models to project long-term growth and evaluate different scenarios.
• Compile and review monthly intercompany reconciliations for consolidated financial statements.
• Perform select general ledger account reconciliation for assigned corporate entities or markets/depots.
• Participate in review and tracking of balance sheet reconciliations and checklists.
• Assist in year-end audit work.
• Utilize financial statements to prepare and file required monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Perform P&L analysis vs. budget and prior years.
• Support accounting system integration including reconciliations and troubleshooting
• Communicate and assist operations and corporate accounting staff with accounting related inquires
• Other general accounting and special projects as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and regulations
• Analytical ability
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Timeliness with deadlines
• A self-directed individual who adapts readily to changes in priorities and business conditions
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate well with other departments outside of accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree is a plus
• 4+ years’ experience in financial accounting, including GL and month-end close experience
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong ERP systems experience, Oracle experience is a plus
• Experience with international accounting and financial reporting is a plus
• Experience with financial consolidation is a plus