Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for RB Media House North America (RBMH). This position is responsible for performing key accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, payroll, daily cash management, and financial reporting. The role will support the integrity of the general ledger and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and financial accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
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• CASH MANAGEMENT

  Maintain and distribute the daily cash position report to key stakeholders

  Review and clear items flagged in the Wells Fargo fraud filter to ensure uninterrupted payment processing

  Monitor weekly liquidity needs and request funding from Parent Company when necessary

  Post and record all incoming and outgoing wires and ACH transactions on a weekly basis

  Reconcile cash activity to the general ledger and bank statements as part of month-end

• ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND REVENUE RECOGNITION

  Prepare and send invoices related to sponsorship and content licensing agreements

  Maintain the Accounts Receivable ledger and work with RBMH team to resolve outstanding balances and past due accounts

  Schedule monthly meeting with RBMH Controlling and Sales team to review monthly sales

  Post monthly reclass entries to properly recognize earned revenue in accordance with contractual terms and GAAP

  Maintain and update the unearned revenue log to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition

  Ensure compliance with internal revenue recognition policies and accounting standards (ASC 606) if applicable

  Assist with customer related questions from Athlete Performance team timely

• PAYROLL

  Reconcile biweekly payroll to ensure accuracy of GL against bank debit

  Post biweekly payroll timely prior to bank rec deadline

  Coordinate with HR or payroll related to 401k debits or variance to the bank

  Support month-end close by ensuring payroll entries are accurately reflected in the general ledger

• MONTH END CLOSE PROCESS

  Reconcile all RB Media House bank accounts as part of monthly close process

  Post required accruals and reclass journal entries in coordination with RBMH Finance controlling team

  Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness of financials

  Confirm the validity of newly acquired fixed assets and create entries in the fixed asset system as needed

  Run monthly depreciation and maintain fixed asset roll forward reports for Accounting and Tax team

  Prepare the content distribution revenue report and post the Intercompany invoice from Red Bull GmbH

  Prepare and submit the cost-plus calculation for review in accordance with intercompany agreements

  Post RBMH cost plus invoice timely and accurately

  Upload RBMH financial data into Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for group consolidation

• AUDIT SUPPORT

  Prepare and deliver supporting documentation for the RBMH audit reporting package

  Facilitate both interim and year-end audit requests timely and organized manner

  Prepare and submit PBC items preceding audit fieldwork

  Compile and submit sample support documentation as requested by external auditors

  Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of audit deliverables

• OTHER

  Reconcile and post RBMH American Express meeting corporate card

  Reconcile and post RBMH airfare American Express corporate card

  Review and process RBNA distributor billbacks

  Provide coding for incoming RB Records royalties for Staff Accountant

  Prepare royalty statements as required for RB Records

  Assist with developing new processes to increase efficiency for the growing business

  Serve as point of contact for RBMH field teams on accounting related inquiries

  Conduct special accounting projects as assigned by management

  Provide Tax team with any reports needed for planning or external audits

  Assist and provide guidance to Staff Accountants as needed on daily tasks and accounting processes

  Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Finance team to enhance overall efficiency

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & EDUCATION (IF APPLICABLE) REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups)
• Proven track record in effectively communicating with all levels of an organization
• Ability to take initiative with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Team player in a multi-cultural environment with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and willing to work extra hours and weekends during quarter-end and year-end closes to meet deadlines
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Public accounting experience/CPA
• SAP knowledge

• Travel 10-20%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible

WHERE YOU’LL BE BASED
Santa Monica California , United States

United States Red Bull North America