Accountant - Fandango
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Universal City California United States
Sports
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Responsibilities:
Primary focus on billing for 3rd party customers:
Weekly/Monthly/Annual Billings across all Fandango businesses: Generate invoices in SAP, and manage invoice distribution to customers' accounts payable systems
Process account adjustments, credit memos, and customer refunds as needed
Collections of all Accounts Receivable, tracking of A/R Aging – partner with internal departments and customers
Cash Application for payments
Serve as point of contact for all customers for set-up, payment inquiries: New Customer setup and maintenance in SAP
Organize and maintain monthly accounting records for Accounts Receivables: Post daily bank deposits to customer accounts in SAP. Research and resolve any customer invoice and payment discrepancies
Bad Debt Reserve Analysis: track bad debt on a quarterly basis
Responsible for the month-end close process for A/R, including preparing and posting journal entries
Support the month-end close process for Promo business, including preparing and posting journal entries. Complete ad-hoc analysis as directed by Promo Controller and Manager.
Complete month-end account reconciliations, preparation and review, on a timely basis
Responsible for data requests from various departments, including FP&A, Promo Operations
Provide testing documents and other requests for external and internal audits as required
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Complete ongoing accounting projects to build efficiencies and automation
Other various special projects and analysis, as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Preferred 1+ years of prior accounting experience, with strong analytical skills
Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Supportive teamwork attitude
Ability to work independently
Project management experience
Understanding of general ledger functionality
Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, to meet business needs
Remote position
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary database: $65,000- 80,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Responsibilities:
Primary focus on billing for 3rd party customers:
Weekly/Monthly/Annual Billings across all Fandango businesses: Generate invoices in SAP, and manage invoice distribution to customers' accounts payable systems
Process account adjustments, credit memos, and customer refunds as needed
Collections of all Accounts Receivable, tracking of A/R Aging – partner with internal departments and customers
Cash Application for payments
Serve as point of contact for all customers for set-up, payment inquiries: New Customer setup and maintenance in SAP
Organize and maintain monthly accounting records for Accounts Receivables: Post daily bank deposits to customer accounts in SAP. Research and resolve any customer invoice and payment discrepancies
Bad Debt Reserve Analysis: track bad debt on a quarterly basis
Responsible for the month-end close process for A/R, including preparing and posting journal entries
Support the month-end close process for Promo business, including preparing and posting journal entries. Complete ad-hoc analysis as directed by Promo Controller and Manager.
Complete month-end account reconciliations, preparation and review, on a timely basis
Responsible for data requests from various departments, including FP&A, Promo Operations
Provide testing documents and other requests for external and internal audits as required
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Complete ongoing accounting projects to build efficiencies and automation
Other various special projects and analysis, as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Preferred 1+ years of prior accounting experience, with strong analytical skills
Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Supportive teamwork attitude
Ability to work independently
Project management experience
Understanding of general ledger functionality
Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, to meet business needs
Remote position
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary database: $65,000- 80,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.