Accountant, Amazon/MGM Studios Accounting: Business Controllership - Beverly Hills

Job Description

Amazon/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. "MGM" is seeking a Financial Analyst in the Business Controllership group managing the revenue operations, accounts receivable and various accounting functions in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional stakeholders and members of the team to interpret legal agreements, prepare accurate accounting entries, and perform analysis to routinely deliver error-free results.



Key job responsibilities
• Cash collections: billing, cash collections, cash application, filing and reconciliations.
• Monitor contract status and follow up on outstanding statements/ payments
• Provide projected revenue and cash forecasting updates
• Review and approval of amendment/ deal memo terms
• Enter executed agreements into financial systems
• Liaise with internal sales departments, legal and business affairs, accounting, finance department, and P&R to assist with audits/ provide confirms and backup as needed.
• Account reconciliations
• Create and submit statements of account and perform reconciliations as needed
• Evaluate client statements against agreement terms to ensure accuracy of reporting
• Process client statements in general ledger to record revenue and AR
• Create various monthly reports for sales teams across all divisions
• Assist Sales departments on an at-need basis
• Analysis and updates of Revenue Recognition, Projected Revenue and Cash basis customers
• Reconcile cash vs revenue monthly and provide reporting for Financial Planning team
• Liaise with Servicing team to trigger delivery of material
• New business partner research
• Ad hoc efforts as required

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

Basic Qualifications:

- 1+ years of finance experience
- 1+ years of Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- Experience using data to influence business decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with customer service
- Experience in handling internal & external audits
- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $51,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $109,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.