Sr. Accountant (temporary)

Title: Senior Accountant (temporary)

Overview:

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support our multi-entity business units under the Azoff Music Company. This role will be a temporary, 4-6 months position covering a leave of absence.

Responsibilities:

• Actively assist in the oversight of general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.

• Assist in the management of the month-end close process, including bank reconciliations, review of AP and AR agings, revenue and expense accruals, prepaid expense amortization, intangible and fixed asset amortization and depreciation, and operating expense allocations.

• Own and maintain weekly and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly and annual balance sheet roll forwards.

• Prepare and manage the weekly and monthly cash forecasts to determine, with the assistance of senior management, the organization cash needs in a timely manner.

• Assist in preparing deliverables for interim and annual external audits and ensure audit inquiries are promptly responded to and resolved.

• Perform or manage ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.

• Continuously analyze the current accounting and reporting process and provide suggestions for process improvements and automation.

• Demonstrate an eagerness and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities as opportunities become available.

Experience and Qualitative Expectations:

• Approximately 3-5 years GL experience at a medium to large sized, multi-entity organization.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to relate principles to complex transactions.

• Takes initiative and proposes opportunities to streamline and improve processes.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize competing deadlines.

• Able to adapt to a fast-paced, growing environment where duties may change and/or increase with short notice due to the needs of the organization and the goals of the department.

• Organization and time management: maintain an organized list of tasks and projects with deadlines and progress.

• Take initiative, be proactive: be aware of areas that could be improved and highlight to management or teammates and, when possible, offer potential solutions. Take each challenge as an opportunity for further growth.

• Flexibility and teamwork: be able to adapt to a fast-paced, growing environment where your duties may change and/or increase with short notice due to the needs of the organization and the goals of the company.

• Accountability and follow through: approach each job responsibility or task assigned with diligence and ownership for its completion and success, with the understanding that some items may require additional research. If you encounter obstacles that you can’t resolve, seek assistance from your supervisor in time to still meet deadlines and objectives.

• Eagerness to develop and grow in a dynamic organization.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the initiative to proactively communicate to supervisor progress on tasks and problems encountered timely; asking questions when clarity is needed.

• Experience with NetSuite, preferred.

• Entertainment experience a plus, but not required.

• Public accounting experience a plus, but not required.

The compensation range for this role is: $60 - $100 hourly depending upon experience.

Our offices are located in Westwood Village, Los Angeles, CA. Employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and from home on Fridays.

We are a fully vaccinated workforce. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. You are up to date when you have received a two-dose series and a booster, or a single dose series and a booster. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer