Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring accurate financial information and reporting. This position mainly focuses on content costs, residuals, and ancillary distribution of content.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Close

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Investigate and explain actual trend variances and actual vs. forecast variances.
• Perform internal controls and ensure proper documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Work with other departments, such as IT, operations and marketing on accounting and reporting matters.
• Participate in process improvements and system enhancements.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Finance Partnership

• Coordinate with FP&A on budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual comparisons.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and industry preferred).
• Some knowledge of internal controls and framework.
• Strong communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

 

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.