Project Senior Financial Accounting Analyst (PH) Location Bristol, CT : Project Senior Financial Accounting Analyst (PH) Apply Later
Job ID ******** Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Town of Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jan. 22, 2024 Job Summary: 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 preferred
