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Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a Staff Accountant, HBO Content

About the Role

The role involves maintaining precise accounting records for content costs, coordinating payments, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits while working closely with production, legal, and finance departments.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate general ledger entries for content-related expenses
  • Track and reconcile production cost accruals on a monthly basis
  • Collaborate with legal and production teams to verify contract terms affecting payments
  • Process and validate talent and vendor payments according to contractual agreements
  • Support internal and external audits with timely documentation and explanations
  • Monitor amortization schedules for content assets
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and forecasting reports
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in cost reporting promptly
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
  • Coordinate with tax team on reporting implications of content spending
  • Manage documentation for cost allocations across multiple platforms
  • Review and approve invoices related to production and post-production
  • Maintain up-to-date records for content delivery milestones
  • Participate in process improvements for financial systems and workflows
  • Support year-end closing activities for content portfolios
  • Provide financial insights during production planning phases
  • Track milestone payments tied to production timelines
  • Work with external partners to verify billing accuracy
  • Update internal databases with current financial data
  • Assist in the development of budget vs. actual analysis reports
  • Ensure proper classification of direct and indirect production costs
  • Facilitate communication between finance and creative departments
  • Monitor contractual obligations affecting financial timing
  • Prepare documentation for intercompany transactions
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and talent information

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on team needs

Team

Part of the finance team supporting content operations for premium programming

About the Team

This position supports financial operations for high-profile content, working behind the scenes to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting for series and specials.

What You'll Achieve

You will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity across content spending, enabling informed decision-making and compliance across productions.

May be available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
OracleHyperionAccountingFinancial ReportingMonth-End CloseGeneral LedgerReconciliationsSOX ComplianceProcess ImprovementCommunicationExcel OracleHyperionAccountingFinancial ReportingMonth-End CloseGeneral LedgerReconciliationsSOX ComplianceProcess ImprovementCommunicationExcel
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Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a media and entertainment company with a vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, including wizards, dragons, superheroes, and Planet Earth documentaries. They create and distribute content globally.
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Posted 9 months ago