Short Term Staff Accountant
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Simon & Schuster is seeking a short term (10-12 weeks) Staff Accountant for its office in Parsippany, NJ.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing monthly account analysis including account roll forwards.
- Preparing monthly statements and payment requests for numerous Distribution clients.
- Preparing subsidiary ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
- Tracking and reporting on key client business activities and transactions.
- Analyzing key revenue and expense activity and its impact on associated balance sheet accounts.
- Tracking and reporting on assigned accounts providing analysis and commentary on variances to Budget, LBE and prior year.
- Preparing budget data and projections on assigned areas and accounts.
Required Work Experience, Education & Aptitude:
BS or advanced degree in accounting is required
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of progressive accounting work experience in a mid-size or large Company’s Controllers organization; experience must include monthly closing, & financial statement preparation, and analysis
- Experience with financial reporting systems, subsidiary ledger reconciliations, account analysis and roll forwards.
- Experience and advanced skills in using Excel, Word, Access, and Cognos.
- Experience and advance skills in using enterprise accounting ledger systems including Oracle, SAP, and financial reporting systems such as TM1 & Hyperion are a strong plus.
- Ability to apply accounting fundamentals to transactions for proper application and recording.
The hourly rate for this role is $30.00 / Hour
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job Family Accounting
- Job Function Finance / Accounting
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Temporary
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA