Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Temporary)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.Division StoryMost people don’t realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That’s probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.Job DescriptionTHE ROLE: Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Temp)The Senior Accountant will support the Revenue Accounting team in maintaining core operational and accounting processes during a period of system and process transformation. This role is primarily responsible for supporting revenue accounting, billing activities, and aspects of the month-end close, as well as preparing and maintaining royalty feed files when needed. This position will play a key role in ensuring continuity, organization, and accuracy across processes, while providing flexible support across the team as priorities evolve. You’ll also have opportunities to strengthen your accounting knowledge, streamline processes, and improve documentation of policies and procedures. This role reports to the Director, Corporate Revenue Accounting and partners cross-functionally with Sales, FP&A, Royalties, and IT.More About What You’ll DoObtain and analyze data from client portals, performing research to resolve discrepancies and update related cash reconciliation reportsReview externally sourced revenue data and assist in addressing billing and accounting-related inquiriesSupport the review of revenue data, billing schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure proper revenue recognition and invoicingAssist in the preparation of invoices and support collection efforts, including follow-up on outstanding itemsParticipate in the monthly close process through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis for assigned areasPrepare and maintain royalty feed files at the SKU level for submission to the Participations department, ensuring accuracy and completeness of underlying data and timely delivery to downstream stakeholdersSupport the cleanup and organization of existing processes and procedures, including improving key documentationProvide flexible support across the team, including backup coverage for key processes and evolving priorities across revenue and corporate accounting areasAssist with special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad hoc analyses as neededBasic RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred4+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within media or content distributionProficiency in Excel and experience working with large data sets, including macros and PivotTablesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to follow established processes while identifying opportunities to improve organization and efficiencyStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teamsThe Ideal Candidate Will HaveExperience supporting revenue accounting, billing, or accounts receivable processesExperience with ERP systems such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANAStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to investigate and resolve data discrepanciesHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and qualityA flexible, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities as business needs evolveComfort using automation and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to enhance efficiency and accuracyPlease note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.CompensationContract Hourly Pay Rate: $50.00The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.