Senior Accountant, Technology Expense

About the role

The Senior Accountant of Corporate Operations Accounting plays a critical role within the Controllership organization, ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency of corporate operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals, prepaids, reclasses, intercompany, and other journal entries, including complete and review-ready supporting documentation.
• Own assigned accrual and prepaid processes, applying sound accounting judgment to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate period cut-off.
• Analyze account activity and explain material P&L and balance sheet fluctuations, including month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter movements. Variances are presented to Accounting Manager.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintain supporting documentation, and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to assist Accounting Manager and other team members to cover any information requests for internal (SOX-Internal Audit-GBS Management, Technical Accounting, FP&A) or external (Auditors, Tax, Legal or Statutory) filing purposes.
• Analyze existing processes and identify and implement opportunities for improvement. Changes are then summarized and presented to the Accounting Manager.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and other cross-functional initiatives, including related process documentation.
• Partner with FP&A and other stakeholders to understand business drivers, discuss significant period activity, and resolve accounting matters.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent
• 3+ years in relevant accounting experience (industry or public)
• Proficient in Excel and other MS tools
• Advanced accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Hybrid Position (2/3 Day In-Office Commitment dependent on location)

Preferred

• Master’s degree and/or CPA
• Experience in Media industry, Big Four firms or global companies
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment