Senior Accountant

• Location: Hollywood, California
• $90000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1579
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Title: Senior Accountant

Industry: Entertainment

Location: Hollywood – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Senior Accountant. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as facilitating month-end close procedures and preparing financial statements, all while working in the vibrant environment of Hollywood. You can expect opportunities for career growth as you collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to process improvements in a rapidly evolving industry.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee and finalize the procedures for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closes.
• Prepare and review a variety of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of revenue across different systems.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain robust internal controls within accounting processes to guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly activity in the general ledger, including journal entries and variances for forecasting purposes.
• Support the development of the annual budget.
• Help prepare audit documentation for year-end audits with external auditors.
• Compile monthly AE packages detailing revenue and sales incentive payouts.
• Contribute to analysis and ad hoc reporting tasks.
• Assist in forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flows.
• Participate in the creation of policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and the complete accounting cycle.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance; CPA designation is a plus but not mandatory.
• Proficient in software applications and capable of reconciling data across multiple systems.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including the use of vlookups, pivots, and sumifs.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Adaptable, strategic team player with high integrity and ethical standards, willing to engage in hands-on work.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications; experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.