Staff Accountant

Position: Staff AccountantDivision/Dept: Corporate Location: Burbank, CAAscent Media Group is the world-wide leader in providing media services to content owners in post-production, media asset management and content distribution made available through the company’s services segments: Ascent Media Creative Services and Ascent Media Network Services. Among the services offered are telecine, online and offline editing, visual effects, sound editorial and mixing, digital asset management, uplink services, distribution to foreign broadcast and video-on-demand. These services are offered on a global basis through over 100 facilities in five countries, provided by more than 4,200 employees.This comprehensive media services platform provides clients with one-stop shopping for all of their needs from the creation of the asset through its distribution. The range of benefits includes efficiencies in the procurement cycle, access to a full range of media services, and consistent quality of service on a global basis. The company enjoys a strong reputation among its many clients, in part due to the exceptional group of creative talent within the company, whose work have been recognized with 20 Academy Awards and 30 Emmy Awards. We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our Burbank, CA facility.Job Responsibilities:• Responsible for assigned monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and analysis.• Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis of assigned balance sheet accounts.• Ensure journal entries are accurately prepared and posted in a timely manner.• Prepare various rollforward schedules as required.• Generate and distribute financial statements.Job Qualifications:• The ideal individual must have demonstrated the ability to achieve results in a fast paced, dynamic environment.• Is self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated the ability to work well with people.• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.• Excellent organization skills.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.We offer competitive pay and benefits program, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), company health screenings and more.To apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.ascentmedia.com/careers/ Ascent Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requirements: Educational/Technical Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a major institution (with a minimum GPA of 3.0).• Minimum 1-3 years experience in actively participating in monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and analysis.• Familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus.• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly with Excel.

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