Project Senior Financial Accounting Analyst – 1 Year Assignment

　　Job Summary

　　We are searching for innovative team members who are flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing business. Ideal candidates will be curious and teachable. They will be passionate about getting it right in all aspects of their role and will collaborate with and support business partners, clients, and leaders. Candidates will be observant and will proactively seek opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and continual process improvements. They will be willing to share those creative ideas with others.

　　The ABC News Accounting Senior Financial Accounting Analyst project position is within the Disney Enterprise Financial Services team supporting ABC News. In this position, you will provide real-time financial analysis and decision support services to finance, controllership and operations clients. This project is anticipated to last 1 full year.

　　About Your Responsibilities

　　Record closing journal entries, prepare variance summaries, account reconciliations and applicable financial reporting including annual 10k schedules and quarterly schedules as assigned

　　Prepare annual tax reporting schedules, if requested

　　Assist in fixed asset reporting

　　Maintain and perform financial analysis of data reported and created in SAP

　　Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges and seek out process efficiencies

　　Extend analysis to support decisions and define impact of various actions

　　Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)

　　Understand and execute internal controls around job functions

　　Understand and be able to explain the main elements of financial statements and reports

　　Collaborate and work as a team with peers and business partners

　　Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

　　Qualifications

　　2+ years of relevant experience

　　Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities

　　Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)

　　Complete moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative

　　Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

　　Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs and audiences

　　Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate the impact of internal and external factors as they apply to the business/industry/direct processes

　　Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

　　Additional Qualifications (preferred, but not required)

　　Prior experience with or knowledge of SAP preferredJob ID: 10075864

　　Location: Bristol,Connecticut

　　Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

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