Sr. Financial Analyst
A+E Networks
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The Sr. Financial Analyst will participate in all aspects of reporting, budgeting and forecasting for the various components of compensation expense. They will monitor monthly cash expenditures and accruals in order to ensure (1) that senior management and/or budget managers are able to rely on their respective financial statements and (2) that the Company's books and records are prepared in accordance with GAAP. They will be responsible for monthly headcount reporting. The Sr. Analyst will also assist in the management of the employee benefit plan audits and compilation of the benefit plan financial statements.
The position will work closely with the Human Resources Department as well as various points of contact within the Finance Department. They will also work with outside independent auditors, banking and actuarial contacts.
-Monitor monthly expenditures for compensation accounts in General Ledger (balance sheet and P&L); prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations. Reconcile payroll and 401(k) clearing accounts on a monthly basis. Record monthly journal entries in Computron as required.
-Prepare and input annual budget and quarterly forecast for salary, fringe and incentive expense for population of approximately 1200 employees. Develop detailed salary budget file from individual employee level. Develop and maintain detailed fringe benefit and incentive expense analysis to support consolidated budget/forecast amounts.
-Work on preparing supporting schedules and financial statements for employee benefit plan audits. Coordinate administrative aspects of audits – assist with confirm selections and mailings, circulate representation letters, track open items listings and arrange for meetings/discussions with senior management.
-Compile monthly headcount report/schedules for blue book and annual budget book. Combine staff and freelance schedules, calculate freelance FTE's, reconcile filled vs. open headcount to total budgeted headcount – all on a monthly basis.
-Monitor investment activity for trust accounts supporting employee benefit and incentive plans. Prepare monthly rollforward analysis; prepare year-end journal entries; prepare year-end FAS 157 disclosure for audited financial statements.
-Work on special projects applicable to compensation accounts as they arise – from within Finance, outside departments, external vendors.
Required Experience:
-Must be familiar with basic accounting and budgeting/forecasting concepts.
-Must have strong attention to detail and ability to work in a self-sufficient environment.
-Must have knowledge of employee benefits reporting requirements.
-3 - 5 years of corporate finance and/or public accounting experience; must be proficient with MS Excel and Word
-Public accounting/auditing experience is preferred (min. 2 years). SAP General Ledger.
-Individual must be articulate and have superior communication and customer service skills.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree