Senior Accountant, Paramount Pictures, Licensing

Overview and Responsibilities

Paramount is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team! This position is responsible for the accounting activities and reporting for the international physical licensing business, in compliance with individual licensee contractual terms.

Responsibilities Include

• Review and analyze license agreements (interprets contractual terms; establishes revenue recognition requirements; establishes billing and payment terms).
• Enter contracts into Media Maestro (PHE’s licensing platform).
• Review statements sent through the licensee portal and approve statements to be pushed to Media Maestro.
• Perform activities required for processing statements in Media Maestro to ensure the accurate recognition of revenue.
• Track minimum guarantees and recoupment status.
• Invoice minimum guarantees and royalties to customers.
• Perform detailed analysis and research for reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare monthly reporting (AR Aging, Bad Debt, P&L, etc.)
• Respond to inquiries from customers and planning / commercial teams.
• Review receivables for past due balances and work with customers for resolution.
• Prepare cash application journals.
• Prepare month end accruals.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years related experience preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with financial analysis, US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in month end close and reporting preferred
• Experience in entertainment industry preferred
• Advance proficiency MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Strong analytical and organizational skill
• Experience with Media Maestro and SAP 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 efficiently and meet strict deadlines

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 80,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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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