Sr. Accountant

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant will be part of the Universal Studio Group’s (USG) accounting team responsible for the operational accounting of the business. This role helps the team perform accounting functions such as monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis. In addition, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing intercompany content transactions between networks owned by NBCUniversal (NBC, E!, USA, etc.) and USG. They will also be responsible for assisting with monthly close tasks, ad hoc reporting, and finance projects as needed. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Director.

Responsibilities:

Intracompany

• Record monthly intercompany license fee billings and revenue between intercompany networks and USG via the revenue system and journal entries
• Prepare and post intercompany residuals and breakage billings
• Ensure detailed tracking and timely billing of internally produced specials
• Perform detailed reconciliation of intercompany original content balances to substantiate studio intercompany revenue
• Assist corporate with properly performing elimination process by answering questions and researching variances
• Monitor and ensure completion of product line balancing monthly

Cash Management

• Perform cash application daily and maintain an accurate and current cash log
• Researching incoming cash and statements as needed to determine application process
• Ensure cash is reconciled regularly and meet with cash planning team, as needed
• Prepare weekly AR aging schedule

General Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare other recurring and ad hoc journal entries
• Perform research on transactions or inquiries, as needed
• Prepare all required account reconciliations with detailed support; follow through with any necessary required adjustment journal entries
• Prepare required quarterly deliverables (data requests, tie outs, analysis, etc.) to corporate and assist with preparation of financial reporting packages
• Support external and internal audit requests
• Understand other areas such as Participations and Residuals in order to backfill tasks, as needed
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives and opportunities to build efficiencies into existing processes and reporting routines; this includes documenting processes
• Perform ad hoc reporting (including report design) and special projects, as requested  

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related area
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience
• Strong computer and Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint skills are essential; including intermediate or advanced Excel skills with knowledge of formulas, pivot tables and v-lookup
• Displays the ability to pay close attention to detail
• The ability to multitask, as well as plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
• Have strong knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong attention