Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Studio71 :

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio that develops, produces and distributes original programming across multiple platforms. Studio71 has headquarters in Los Angeles with offices in Berlin, New York, and Toronto.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of entertainment. Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Summary of the position :

The Staff Accountant will be part of the Accounting Team. This role will be expected to participate heavily in period end closing activities and account reconciliation, including preparation of journal entries, record accounts payable / receivable entries, perform G / L and bank reconciliations, routine revenue reports and ad hoc requests. In addition, the role will be working across multiple entities. The right candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented with general accounting expertise and a willingness to learn.

Functional Responsibilities

• Directly support the activities of the accounting department reporting under the Finance Manager and other members of management team, as needed.
• Assist with accounts payable transactions including review and process of invoices and talent payments, process expense reimbursements, prepare payment journals on a weekly / monthly schedule.
• Assist with accounts receivable transactions including customer invoice generation and submission, monitor customer discrepancies along with A / R manager
• Analyze revenue and cost transactions, prepare accounting journal entries, record revenue and related participation cost activity.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly margin analyses by revenue stream.
• Provide support and required explanations for revenue review with external audits and year-end income tax filing requirements.
• Prepare deferred revenue and participation accrual reconciliation.
• Prepare GL reconciliation and certain GL activities.
• Responsible for certain bank reconciliations.
• Identifying process improvement opportunities, and liaison parties involved.
• Maintain integrity of, and compliance with, internal controls.
• Assist with projects, ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.

Required Skills

Salary Expectations

Salary Range : $65,000 to $70,000 annually + benefits.

This represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.