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Sr. Accountant - Sports
Sr. Accountant - Sports-January 2024
Knoxville
Jan 29, 2026
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Sr. Accountant - Sports

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

  Who We Are…

  When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

  From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

  Your New Role...

  The Senior Revenue Accountant will be responsible for: preparing daily, monthly and quarterly Sports Content accounting in accordance with US GAAP and Company policies and practices; performing SOX controls; preparing relevant reports and schedules necessary for management and external reporting obligations; and other duties as listed below. This role will work closely with key stakeholders in FP&A and internal and external audit. This role will specifically support NCAA, NBA and Other Sports content revenue accounting processes. In addition, support the NBA Digital Joint Venture accounting processes.

  Your Role Accountabilities...

  Handle day-to-day, month and quarter end close activities including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis, SOX control documentation, preparation of SEC Reporting deliverables, and other tasks as requested by management, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met on time.

  Cultivate strong internal partnerships with accounting, finance and other business departments while preparing ad hoc project deliverables and management reports as necessary. Utilizes strong analytical and critical thinking skills to perform a review of Sports Content processes to foster continuous improvement environment.

  Other ad-hoc tasks as required to utilizes strong analytical and critical thinking skills to perform review of accounts and revenue processes to foster complete processes.

  Assist internal and external audit in their audit evaluation processes procedures as requested.

  Be initiative-taking about learning the business and upstream processes to ensure proper accounting and identify efficiencies.

  Participate in professional development and other non-core business activities and initiatives.

  Qualifications & Experience...

  3-5 years of work experience in an accounting role and an experience appropriate understanding of US GAAP.

  BS/BA in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university

  Active or Seeking CPA strongly preferred.

  Big 4 Public Accounting experience a plus

  Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.

  Self-motivated and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

  Takes Initiative and willing to take on additional growth responsibilities.

  High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation.

  Detail-oriented and high energy.

  Unceasing curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo.

  Keeps others informed of workload, timeline, and resources needed to accomplish tasks.

  Self-starter and take full ownership of areas of responsibility.

  Seeks guidance on new or unfamiliar tasks.

  Team player who embraces change.

  Advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel skills required.

  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint is preferred.

  Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization.

  How We Get Things Done…

  This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

  The Legal Bits…

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

  If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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