Sr. Accountant

Starz; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and D

Annual discretionary bonus and merit 増

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days

401(k) company matching

Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate)

Job summary

STARZ is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the integrity of the general ledger by recording, verifying, and entering transactions. You will assist with monthly/ quarterly financial reporting and prepare information for internal and external audits.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, confidentiality, and collaboration across finance teams. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of work related experience in accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and other financial reporting tools.
• Experience with payroll.
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects with thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• General math skills and ability to analyze data.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues.
• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of information for annual audits both internal (SOX) and external (financial).
• Ensures that internal controls over accounting processes are adhered to and documented.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

General math skills

Research accounting issues

Ability to meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Workday ERP

Adaptive

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions in the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of information for annual audits both internal (SOX) and external (financial).
• Ensures that internal controls over accounting processes are adhered to and documented.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of work related experience in accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and other financial reporting tools.
• Experience with payroll.
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects with thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• General math skills and ability to analyze data.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues.
• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications including, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Workday ERP system and Adaptive (Excel-based reporting system) preferred.

Compensation

$80,000 - $90.000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer.All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.