AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.
We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.
We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team based in our New York, NY location.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of journal entries in conformity with established procedures.
- Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Review disbursements, i.e. vendor payment requests to ensure proper coding, authorization and budgetary approval and adherence to Company policy.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules.
- Coordinate preparation of requested data for internal and external auditors.
- Research accounting issues as requested.
- Assist in various other accounting related projects as assigned.
- Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong accounting and analytical abilities
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work well and excel under tight deadlines and periods of high volume
- Ability to establish relationships with business partners.
- Technical/Functional Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 0-2 years accounting experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with Excel
- Ability to multitask and follow up
- Must have strong academic credentials
The base compensation for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 0-2 years accounting experience
- Experience with Excel
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and high volume
- Ability to establish relationships with business partners
- Ability to multitask and follow up
- Strong academic credentials
What We Do
AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we’re the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing. Our brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. We also operate AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production and distribution operation, AMC Networks International, our international programming business, and 25/7 Media, our production services business. We’re behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest drama series on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, and so much more. We have a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.
