Senior Revenue Accountant

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

The Senior Revenue Accountant is a key member of the Networks Distribution Revenue accounting team and is directly responsible for the preparation and review of numerous complex data models to analyze the rate comparisons between various affiliate customers. This work covers 25+ networks. This individual must have an extremely high attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skill. Must also be comfortable and able to read and interpret complex legal contracts and agreements. Other responsibilities include reviewing compliance terms and issues, preparing financial and trending analysis, performing SOX controls, and other duties as listed below. This role will work closely with key stakeholders in FP&A and internal and external audit.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Handle day-to-day month and quarter end close activities including preparation and review of complex financial models, journal entries, account reconciliations, flux and trend analysis, SOX control documentation, preparation of SEC Reporting deliverables, and other tasks as requested by management ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met on time.
• Assist in the review of standard and non-standard affiliate contracts, as needed, to help address compliance or audit finding concerns.
• Assist with review, tracking and resolution of Affiliate Audits and communication of findings to Legal, Partnership Management, and other relevant parties.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform review of accounts and revenue processes and learn about upstream processes to foster a continuous review and improvement environment.
• Provide support to internal and external audit processes, including walkthroughs, interim and year end testing as requested.
• Participate in departmental/division/team meetings, professional development and other non-core business activities and initiatives.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required

Qualifications & Experience…

• 3 - 5 years of work experience in an accounting role and an appropriate understanding of US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• BS/BA in related discipline from an accredited university
• Active CPA strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (ability to work with advanced formulas, manipulate and report on high volume data sets, analyze complex financial models, etc.)
• Prior revenue accounting experience (ASC 606) strongly preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex legal contracts is a plus.
• Experience performing accounting functions in SAP preferred.
• Experience using Blackline to post journal entries and perform account reconciliations a plus.
• Results oriented, strong attention to detail a must.
• Embraces change driven by evolving business initiatives and maintains positivity when time-sensitive milestones shift.
• Ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively with team members across the organization and prioritize multiple deliverables with competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Big 4 Accounting firm experience a plus

How We Get Things Done…

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The Legal Bits…

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