Sr. Production Accountant

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

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

        Partner with WBA Production Management and other Service Depts. to Process Accounts Payable and Freelance invoices for Series, Long form and Shorts in all phases of Development & Production. 

Your Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for multiple series and long form productions.  Review Contracts, Smartsheets, Schedules, Talent Agreements, SOW’s, Purchase Orders, Inter-Company transactions. SME & Task resource for Production Accountants. 
• Process Local 839 homework payments for Artists. Partner with Production Management or Contract Admin to submit all necessary documents to WFA/Global Payroll.  Submit tickets to Service desk to resolve outstanding issues.
• Review Overseas animation vendor contracts. Review vendor portal for smooth payment processing.  Process milestone invoices according to SOW. Research and resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Process all invoices for Post Production and Music payments. Review Purchase Orders and Contracts / SOW. Resolve mismatches and payment issues.
• Update and maintain payment trackers and outstanding commitments.
•  SAP roles: SAP SME, SAP Business Unit Coder, SPARC Approver & Submitter
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years previous accounting experience required. 
• 3 years previous TV production accounting or animation accounting background strongly preferred.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Must have understanding of foreign exchange calculations.
• Proficiency in accounting software, including Excel and Smart Accounting or PSL.  
• Knowledge of SAG, and IA pay practices preferred (IA 839 and IA 700).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.
• Must have professional demeanor and possess the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to details.
• Must have the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize assignments.
• Must have excellent follow-through and ability to find and utilize all resources available.
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status,