SF - Senior Accountant

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Facility expenses team within its Accounting Business Services group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Senior accountant's responsibilities includes, but are not limited to
Oversees the day-to-day accounting activities.
Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
Senior accountants may prepare and/or review complex entries and supporting documentation. Prepare/review account reconciliations, analysis, and certifications.
Senior accountants will analyze, complete and communicate detailed variance analyses.
Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting.
Research accounting issues and recommend treatment on these transactions.
Responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures.
Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of the Accounting Business Services and stakeholders.
Oversee the monthly close of Enterprise Shared Initiative departments,
Record and analyze monthly Intercompany account transactions related to the various departments. Prepare/analyze various quarterly schedules.
Prepare/review process documentation related to complex accounting transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
4-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
Masters degree and/or CPA is preferred.
3+ years in relevant accounting experience (industry or public).
Experience leading teams and/or projects is preferred.
Senior accountants should have advance analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.
Self-motivated and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.
Initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation.
Self-starter and work with limited direction and taking full ownership of areas of responsibility.
Detail-oriented and high energy.
Unceasing curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint is preferred.

Other desired experience:
PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion, or any ERP systems.
Technical accounting research and memo writing.
Experience in forecasting/budgeting.
Media industry.