Accountant

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Job Summary

The Accountant position is responsible for supporting Studio accounting processes including (but not limited to) preparing and parking journals entries, preparing various reports and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, the Accountant will assist both the Manager Accounting and Director Accounting in month/quarter close tasks to ensure timeliness and accuracy of all deliverables for both, Studio and Corporate Business Units.

This position reports to the Director Accounting based in Los Angeles and there will be significant interaction with Studio Finance Team members.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and park monthly and quarterly journal entries and reclasses as required
• Perform monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations, report and resolve identified issues
• Ensure clearing of all suspense accounts
• Update monthly Studio Allocations
• Review cash accounts, propose write offs and prepare supporting documentation
• Prepare quarterly Roll Forwards
• Assist with Balance Sheet Deck preparation
• Participate in other month-end close cycle activities
• Assist in other ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Assist with company transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion
• Assist with both internal and external audit requests as required

Basic Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field
• Basic knowledge of SAP system, Oracle Fusion a plus
• Intermediate skills in Excel

Desired skills:

• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and with hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the soft personal skills needed to collect accurate information from a wide network of people in a timely manner
• Understanding this position works closely with employees in Los Angeles and be willing to work similar hours when necessary and overtime to meet deadlines including at month and quarter ends
• Detailed-oriented
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting close cycle
• Experience in the Entertainment and Media industry is a plus

CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Sherri Shepherd,” and “Inside Edition.” The division also handles national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first-run syndicated programming, and operates Dabl, a multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network (www.dabl.com). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Skydance Corporation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• 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

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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