Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery\xe2\x80\xa6 the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are\xe2\x80\xa6When we say, \xe2\x80\x9cthe stuff dreams are made of,\xe2\x80\x9d we\xe2\x80\x99re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s next\xe2\x80\xa6From 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\xe2\x80\xa6
The position exists to ensure that a company\'s fixed assets are accurately accounted for, which helps the company make informed financial decisions and maintain compliance with regulations.The senior accountant for fixed assets is responsible for maintaining and accounting for WBD\'s long-term physical assets such as property, equipment, building and equipment as well as capitalizing on other costs such as labor costs for internally developed software/capitalized software. This individual ensures that these assets are properly recorded and reported in the financial statements, and in compliance with accounting standards and laws. This individual also monitors the depreciation of these assets and can make some adjustments as necessary. This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately.Your Role Accountabilities\xe2\x80\xa6

• Review, analyze and process all capital asset disposals and capital asset transfer requests
• Maintain and close Asset Management
• Maintain open communication with project managers regarding the status of projects.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of fixed asset subledger to General Ledger balances for WBD segments
• Responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures
• Prepare and record system depreciation, capitalized labor, and reclassification and adjustment journal entries as needed
• Provide support and training to other departments on fixed assets policies and procedures
• Analyze operational variances between current month and prior month
• Continuously monitor and recommend improvements to fixed assets processes and procedures
• Track and capitalize all expenditures such as labor costs for projects under construction

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent
• 7-10 years accounting/audit experience
• Fluent in English
• Experience in working with all levels of management including project managers
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations
• Experience with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and variance analysis

Preferred

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and/or CPA
• 4+ years Fixed Asset project accounting
• Previous knowledge and experience with ERP System (SAP or PeopleSoft)
• Good knowledge of asset classification and experience planning and executing audits

Strong understanding of general ledger and subledgerHow We Get Things Done\xe2\x80\xa6This 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 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.Championing Inclusion at WBD 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you\xe2\x80\x99re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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