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The Walt Disney Company Senior Financial Accounting Analyst in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
This is an intermediate level professional position that requires in-depth knowledge and experience of accounting and operating processes. Senior Financial Accounting Analysts are expected to use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. They solve complex problems, work independently, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaboratively lead and project manage implementation of new business initiatives in subscription accounting systems, which involves requirement gathering, coordinating testing efforts across multiple Development teams and requires a strong understanding of GAAP accounting
Responsible for preparation of UAT and FIT testing support for new business initiatives
Support implementation of operational improvements by collaborating with the Development team to create and/or improve existing internal systems and processes
Support development and implementation of the new unified tech platform for streaming services
Responsible for revenue and cost monitoring in collaboration with the Development team and escalating issues independently
Assist with preparation of subscription revenue master data as needed
Assist with the creation and maintenance of process documentation for the subscription accounting cycle
Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, periodic internal audits, periodic programmer audits, and tax requests
Responsible for supporting the operational day-to-day accounting functions of our subscription business, including the preparation of month-end journal entries, reconciliations and preparing license fee calculations for our programming partners as needed
Support ad hoc analyses and projects
More About this Role:
Business Expertise
Understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
Leadership
Acts as a resource for colleagues across the company including Product and Development teams
Leads projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Work Complexity and Problem Solving
Completes moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
Solves complex problems in a pro-active, self-directed manner; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Communication and Customer Service Relationships
Resource integrator – builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions
May maintain communications with both internal and external contacts
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant field
3 to 5 years accounting experience, Big Four public accounting firm preferred
CPA license preferred
Industry experience in media and/or entertainment preferred
Job ID: 10088133
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
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