What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Lionsgate?
Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant in the Home Entertainment Accounting department.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries; analyze and maintain schedules supporting account balances.
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable (A/R), including billing, cash collections, and cash application.
- Review A/R aging reports and customer statements to ensure timely collections and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Operations, and Finance) to support financial reporting and ensure data accuracy.
- Assist in preparing supporting schedules and documentation for external audits, as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
- Minimum 4 years of experience within general ledger
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and internal controls
- Strong understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- A CPA designation and some industry experience is preferred
- Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Experience with SAP Financials Software would be preferred but not required
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
Compensation
$71,500 - $75,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Salary : $71,500 - $75,000