Senior Accountant
Paramount
Nashville, TNThis is a Full Time Job
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Overview:
This position is responsible for the accounting activities and reporting for the domestic & international physical licensing business, in compliance with individual licensee contractual terms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Reviews and analyzes license agreements (interprets contractual terms; establishes revenue recognition requirements; establishes billing and payment terms).
• Enters contracts into Media Maestro (PHE’s licensing platform).
• Reviews statements sent through the licensee portal and pushes statement to Media Maestro.
• Performs activities (reconciliations, title issues, etc.) required for processing statements in Media Maestro to ensure the correct recognition of revenue.
• Tracks and invoices minimum guarantees and royalties to customers. Performs detailed analysis and research for reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepares monthly reporting (AR Aging, Bad Debt, P&L, etc.) • Responds to inquiries from customers and planning / commercial teams.
• Reviews receivables for past due balances and work with customers for resolution.
• Prepares month end journal entries
• Assists with ad-hoc accounting and reporting.
Basic qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with financial analysis, US GAAP and IFRS
• 4 years related experience preferred
• Experience in month end close and reporting preferred
• Experience in entertainment industry preferred
• Experience with contract review
Additional Qualifications
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with Media Maestro and SAP & Oracle is preferred
• Self-starter with ability to proactively identify issues and propose resolutions
• Excellent written & oral communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced , team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload skillfully and meet strict deadlines
