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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
This Senior Accountant reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager and will assist with month-end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, oversight of the day-to-day execution of general accounting and operating activities with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider for the Universal/WB joint venture.
Successful Senior Accountants have a desire to gain a deep understanding of the business and have a customer service mindset towards the various Corporate Functions with whom there is regular interaction. The Studios Controllership team values recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the finance organization.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Performing day-to-day execution of general accounting activities and operating activities. Guiding offshore BPO teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of GL activity.

• Review and assess the accuracy of key accruals such as return reserves and inventory obsolescence reserves.

• Prepare and review month-end close reporting deliverables to assist the team in assessing the accuracy and completeness of by-title and financial statement information.

• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly balance sheet review presented to Executive Management. Responsibilities include coordinating support with team and reviewing reconciliations.

• Review monthly balance sheet fluctuations, and identify, investigate, and resolve irregular items. Prepare adjusting journal entries as required.

• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis as determined by internal management.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in accounting or related financial area.
• Media and entertainment industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (required).
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP (including Business Warehouse)
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles that pertain to scope of work.
• Utilizes advanced analytical skills and draws keen insights from the data.
• Uses thorough logic and methods as well as business knowledge to solve problems.
• Successfully manages multiple deadline-driven projects.
• Manages intermediate-level processes and projects with minimal input from others by taking proactive action to resolve general challenges.
• Raises conflicts and concerns to supervisor; makes suggestions to management regarding how to resolve.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers, other levels of personnel and outside clients.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $62,790.00 - $116,610.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.