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Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
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Your New Role...
The Senior Accountant, Networks Content Accounting will be a member of the Networks Content Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw, Poland supporting US Networks. The Networks Content Accounting Team is responsible for assigned networks project creation and contract verifications in Project Systems, preparation of asset transactions - capitalization/amortization/adjustments/transfers/write-offs/retirements, preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis explanations as well as SEC Schedules in support of US GAAP financial reporting. This individual will be responsible for ensuring processes and procedures are completed and documented in compliance with established SOX controls.
In this role, you will be a partner to multiple stakeholders, including FP&A/COE, Production and Programming, Business & Legal Affairs, Contract Administration, IT/Project Compass, financial compliance as well as internal and external auditors.
You will work closely with the Manager, Networks Content Accounting in terms of process standardization and application of appropriate accounting policies.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Handle day-to-day content mailbox, project systems and content fixed assets activity
- Prepare month and quarter end close journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, SOX control documentation, SEC schedules and other tasks as requested by management ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met timely and accurately
- Provide support to internal and external audit processes, including walkthroughs, interim and year end testing as requested
- Participate in departmental/division/team meetings, professional development and other business activities and initiatives
Qualifications & Experience...
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP
- Candidate needs to be fluent in English as all the work will be preformed in this language - written and verbal
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel is a must
- Experience with enterprise information systems, SAP a strong plus and preferred
- Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets will be a plus
- Good communication and interpersonal skills particularly with non-Finance personnel
- Results oriented, strong attention to details, accuracy, timeliness, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks is a must
- Status reporting, issue flagging as well as presentation skills of prepared analysis and its implications. Ability to frame issues and articulate findings
What's in it for you...
- Contract of employment
- Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
- Free access to Max
- Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
- Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
- training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
- CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
- Casual dress code
- Parking space available for booking
#LI-Hybrid
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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