Summary
Responsible for review and preparation of balance sheet and income statement account analysis and monthly journal entries pertaining to AMC National Network entities, including AMC, WEtv, Sundance, IFC, BBCA.
Category
Accountant
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 16, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Apply US GAAP knowledge to review and account for operational transactions on a daily basis. Review disbursements to ensure proper general ledger coding, proper approval levels and adequacy of the supporting documentation. Develop and maintain relationships with various levels of management, as well as departments, to further ones understanding of business activities. Meet with internal and external auditors as necessary.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of journal entries in conformity with established procedures.
- Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Review disbursements, i.e. vendor payment requests, wires and T&E’s to ensure proper coding, authorization and budgetary approval and adherence to Company policy.
- Review of supporting legal documents, e.g. program agreements, to ensure accounting is correct.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules.
- Coordinate preparation of requested data for internal and external auditors.
- Research accounting issues as requested.
- Assist in various other accounting related projects as assigned.
- Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
- Management Skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Advanced accounting and analytical abilities
- Effective project and time management skills
- Ability to work well and excel under tight deadlines and periods of high volume
- Ability to establish effective interdepartmental relations
- Ability to establish relationships with business partners.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA and Masters strongly preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years accounting experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Very strong analytical skills
- Very strong Excel skills and possess knowledge of automated environments.
- Ability to multi task and follow up
KEY EXPERIENCES/ACHIEVEMENTS
- Must have shown upward mobility in prior work experience(s)
- Must have strong academic credentials
The base compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 commensurate with experience.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day