Job Description
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Senior Accountant 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 and assist with all facets of our cash collection and revenue processes.
Key job responsibilities
Enter executed agreements into financial systems, review and approval of team agreement entries.
Review and approval of amendment/ deal memo terms.
Cash collections: billing, cash collections, cash application, filing and reconciliations.
Monitor contract status and follow up on past due statements/ payments.
Provide projected revenue and cash forecasting updates.
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.
Perform or assist with account reconciliations, create and submit statements of account as needed.
Evaluate client statements against agreement terms to ensure accuracy of reporting.
Process client statements in ledger to record revenue and AR.
Create various monthly reports for sales teams across all divisions.
Assist sales, tax and legal departments on an at-need basis.
Analysis and updates of revenue recognition, projected revenue and cash basis customers.
New business partner review and approval.
Assist with advance with MG recoupment processing, system approvals and department reporting.
Ad hoc efforts as required.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Strong ability to read, interpret, and comprehend complex deal terms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
Must be extremely detail oriented, with ability to multitask, prioritize high work volume, and shift work priorities, as needed
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company?s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/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.
Key job responsibilities
Enter executed agreements into financial systems, review and approval of team agreement entries.
Review and approval of amendment/ deal memo terms.
Cash collections: billing, cash collections, cash application, filing and reconciliations.
Monitor contract status and follow up on past due statements/ payments.
Provide projected revenue and cash forecasting updates.
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.
Perform or assist with account reconciliations, create and submit statements of account as needed.
Evaluate client statements against agreement terms to ensure accuracy of reporting.
Process client statements in ledger to record revenue and AR.
Create various monthly reports for sales teams across all divisions.
Assist sales, tax and legal departments on an at-need basis.
Analysis and updates of revenue recognition, projected revenue and cash basis customers.
New business partner review and approval.
Assist with advance with MG recoupment processing, system approvals and department reporting.
Ad hoc efforts as required.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Strong ability to read, interpret, and comprehend complex deal terms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
Must be extremely detail oriented, with ability to multitask, prioritize high work volume, and shift work priorities, as needed
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company?s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/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.
Key skill Required
- Customer Service
- Oracle
- JD Edwards
- SQL
- Accounting
- Sales
- Accounts
- Ability To Read
- Accounts Receivable
- Analysis
- Billing
- Business Affairs
- Business Operations
- Cash Collection
- Data Mining
- Essbase
- Filing
- Finance
- Forecasting
- History
- Inclusive
- Mining
- Onboarding
- Orientation
- Professionalism
- Reporting
- Revenue Operations
- Revenue Recognition
- Sound Judgment