Staff Accountant - MarVista Entertainment

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX Entertainment, with a legacy spanning more than 35 years, is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content.JOB DESCRIPTIONMarVista, a Fox Entertainment Company, is a leading global entertainment studio that produces, acquires, and distributes premium multi-platform film and television content worldwide. We have a very collaborative, talented accounting team and due to growth in business, the company is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to oversee the cash accounting activities for the Company. Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant will include posting of cash receipts, outgoing payments, check processing and GL reconciliations. The Staff Accountant is also responsible for performing general ledger accounting functions, with an emphasis on Treasury, AR, AP, and General Accounting.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESRecord daily bank deposits, outgoing wire transfers, and various cash journal entries into accounting systemPrepare weekly outgoing payment reconciliation for financePrepare Bank reconciliations on a weekly basisPrepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP for each month-end closeWork with relevant departments to ensure that all checks and outgoing wires issued have been recordedAssist in year-end audits, including audit support schedules and related requestsAssist in providing cash forecasts to financeAssist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessaryWHAT YOU WILL NEEDBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or FinanceSolid knowledge of banking and accountingAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet month-end deadlinesStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially in ExcelExceptional attention to detail, flexible and dependableStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsCollaborative team member who offers support to othersNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKEREntertainment industry experienceWorkday experienceWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $29.25-36.06 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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