US-CA Culver City, SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - DOMESTIC HOME ENTERTAINMENT, Sony Pictures Entertainment 0779
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Position: Senior Accountant - Domestic Home Entertainment
Date: October 27, 2006
JOB #07789
Location: Culver City, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Senior Accountant - Domestic Home Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a leading creator and distributor of
entertainment products, services and technology. Our global operations
encompass motion picture production and distribution, television
programming and syndication, home video acquisitions and distribution,
operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment
technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in over 67 countries.

The Domestic Home Entertainment division is responsible for sales and
marketing of DVD's and other video formats for Sony Motion Pictures,
Television, and Home Entertainment acquisition releases. The Senior
Accountant position is within the general ledger accounting group and is
responsible for many key deliverables and analyses.

Detailed Responsibilities
*     Assist with preparation of month-end trial balances and close
schedules for Corporate submission, mid-month flash reports, and monthly
management books.
*     Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and account
reconciliations related to inventory and marketing accruals.  Investigate
and resolve open items.
*     Interact with SPHE inventory group to understand all inventory
movements, adjustments and reconciling items.
*     Prepare and run interface program for product reporting to the
participations group.
*     Assist in ad hoc projects as requested, including preparation of
monthly Canadian sales tax filings, research of master data set up in JDE,
research related to product reporting data inquiries, etc.
*     Analyze and explain period vs period and actual vs forecast
variances.  Prepare workpapers and schedules in a logical format that are
easy to review and tie out.
*     Meet all deadlines and take ownership of assigned tasks without undue
supervision.  Extended work hours may be required on occasion.  Extensive
work on computer.

Requirements / Skills
*     Bachelors degree, preferably with concentration in Accounting or
Business.
*     A minimum of 3 - 4+ years prior work experience in a general ledger
accounting function required.
*     Superior Excel skills required.  Access is a plus.
*     Experience with JD Edwards/One World or SAP accounting systems
strongly preferred.
*     CPA is a plus.

Additional Requirements
*     Is well organized, detail oriented, and adept at multi-tasking.
*     Works well independently and has strong problem-solving skills.
*     Maintains a flexible mental outlook; thrives in an environment of
change and the challenge of continual process improvement.
*     Exercises sound judgment and a high level of integrity and
professionalism.
*     Adept at communicating orally and in writing

As a global leader in creativity and innovation, Sony Pictures
Entertainment draws upon the diverse backgrounds and perspectives or our
workforce for continued success. Our respect for employee differences and
focus on employee development encourages a progressive and rewarding work
environment. In addition, SPE offers excellent benefits: medical, dental,
vision, 401k, 10 paid holidays, plus much more.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION: 
To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum
qualifications as described above and forward your resume online at
www.sonypicturesjobs.com under Requisition #7776.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an EE/AA/E. No telephone calls please.