Staff Accountant

You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to perform the necessary accounting responsibilities to facilitate the processing, accounting, and management of NEP financial information, while also analyzing the financial information to prepare financial reports and maintaining proper internal controls.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts during the monthly closing process.
• Maintains records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other financial activities within an organization.
• Collaborate with the Hyperion Financial Management Admin to maintain accurate metadata, hierarchies, and data mappings within Hyperion applications.
• Maintain documentation of Hyperion Financial Management processes and procedures, ensuring comprehensive guidelines for troubleshooting and regular tasks.
• Generates and interprets financial records and statements for management.
• Assists with external audit requests at interim and year-end, including tax audits.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Documents and supports implementation of accounting processes and accounting control procedures.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Supports Finance department with month end closing, preparation of annual financial statements, as well as assisting with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• At least one year of corporate accounting experience a plus, but not required.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA a plus, but not required.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including such programs as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to acquire expertise in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), including a proactive approach to self-directed learning and training.
• Exceptional organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, managing multiple tasks effectively involving both accounting and Hyperion-related responsibilities.Prior experience with SAGE and Oracle systems a plus.
• Willingness to work above 40 hours/week when department needs dictate.
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion and integrity.