Staff Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

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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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• 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.
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