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Senior Accountant, Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon$72K — $117K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in finance or related analytical fields
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Familiarity with GAAP and FASB codification preferred
  • Experience with large-scale data mining tools and financial systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly close process including journal entries and financial reporting
  • Establish trust with senior leadership through effective communication
  • Collaborate with Finance, Production, Tax, and Sales teams to ensure alignment
  • Review licensing agreements to guide revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Manage client royalty statement processing for revenue recording
  • Oversee accurate Accounts Receivable functions like billing and collections
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and propose process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Access to mental health support and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Stock options through restricted stock units (RSUs)
Full Job Description
Come support the global growth of Amazon MGM Studios, creating original content for our global customers! Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a highly motivated, curious, and analytical Senior Accountant to join the Studios Accounting team in Culver City, California.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. This individual will think both strategically and tactically, partner cross-functionally, and influence senior business leaders through clear communication, analytical rigor, and well-reasoned recommendations.

Key job responsibilities
• Own the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, analyzing and explaining variances, and delivering meaningful financial reporting to management
• Build trust and credibility with senior leadership through clear, concise communication
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Production, Tax, Sales, to ensure alignment and effective information flow
• Review licensing agreements and interpret contractual terms to determine appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606, and process agreements through the rights management system
• Manage client royalty statement processing to the general ledger to record revenue and AR
• Ensure accurate processing of Accounts Receivable functions such as billing, collections, and cash application
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and audits
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend, develop, and drive improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

- Experience operating in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

- Effective verbal and written communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- CPA

- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification

- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

- 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)

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 72,600.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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