Staff Accountant

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, maintain the general ledger and support month-end close for CBS Operations & Engineering and Multiplatform Distribution.

The role offers responsibilities across multiple divisions, including Intercompany activity and production billing for shows and brands within Paramount's portfolio. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience with general ledger functions and month end/year end close.
• Knowledge of GAAP, standards and practices.
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables), Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering journal entries.
• Prepare and record assets, liability, revenue, and expense journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Monthly entries pertaining to Union Contributions accrual, revenue accruals, expense accruals.
• Intercompany transfers and production billing activity for various divisions; CBS brands and Paramount networks.
• Reconcile daily and weekly Production Billing activity to the GL.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare Quarterly deliverables.
• Perform all month-end Intercompany confirmations.
• Serve as a business partner across Controllership and FP&A teams.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Word

Outlook

Pivot Tables (Excel)

Job description

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Overview:

The Staff Accountant will be tasked with preparing financial reports, account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger and performing other accounting duties as assigned for CBS Operations & Engineering and Multiplatform Distribution. This position will have the potential to cross over and see more across all divisions within Network.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering journal entries

Prepare and record assets, liability, revenue, and expense journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Monthly entries pertaining to Union Contributions accrual, revenue accruals, expense accruals

Intercompany transfers and production billing activity for various divisions. Some shows include Drew Barrymore Show, Inside Edition, Nickelodeon Slime Time, various Sports Network shows such as We Need to Talk, Weekend College Football, Inside College Football etc. Some brands include CBS Media Ventures, Interactive, Sports Network, Paramount Media Networks

Reconcile daily and weekly Production Billing activity to the GL

Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations

Prepare Quarterly deliverables

Perform all month-end Intercompany confirmations

PWC Requests

Serve as a business partner across Controllership and FP&A teams

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

2+ years of professional accounting experience with general ledger functions and supporting month end/year end close process

Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices

Intermediate proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables), Word, Outlook etc

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Solid organization and analytical skills

Accuracy and high attention to detail

Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines

Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 - 83,700.00.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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