Content Accountant

44 Minutes ago • 2 Years + • Account Management

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Job Description

The Content Accountant position is part of the Global Content Accounting team, responsible for various program accounting duties, including maintaining the content assets register. Responsibilities include setting up assets in PeopleSoft and SAP, reviewing cost allocation, ensuring expense profiles and invoicing plans are correctly set up, processing contracts in SAP for timely payments, recording journal entries, tracking production costs, responding to vendor and FP&A queries, supporting audits, performing month-end activities, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and setting up content projects and budgets in SAP. The role also involves continuous process improvement, SOX compliance, and collaboration with internal/external auditors. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a large multinational corporation, and a basic understanding of US GAAP/IFRS. Experience with fixed assets and SAP/Oracle is a plus.
Must have:
  • 2+ years accounting experience
  • US GAAP/IFRS understanding
  • SAP/PeopleSoft experience
  • Contract processing in SAP
  • Journal entry recording
  • Month-end close support
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Fixed asset accounting experience
  • Experience in Media/TV sector
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • SOX compliance knowledge
Perks:
  • Hybrid work model
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free access to MAX
  • Private medical health care
  • Life insurance
  • MyBenefit cafeteria
  • Sport card
  • Social funds
  • Retirement pension plans
  • Recognition platform
  • Employee referral program
  • Wellbeing platform
  • Yoga
  • Educational webinars
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Internal media initiatives
  • Cost sharing for English lessons
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Bridge learning platform
  • Sharing sessions with experts
  • CSR activities
  • Parking space
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s 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’s next…

From 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…

This is a position in part of the Global Content Accounting team, whose primary role includes the accounting for Content.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Position performs and is responsible for various program accounting duties including maintenance of the content assets register
  • Setting up assets in PeopleSoft (Q1 2025) and SAP(from Q2 2025) based on signed agreements, reviewing cost allocation, and ensure all expense profiles and invoicing plans have been set-up correctly in SAP in line with contractual terms and accounting policy,
  • Timely processing of contracts in SAP to ensure payments can be made within contractual terms to vendors,
  • Recording journal entries in order to keep appropriate balances of the content assets and liabilities on the books,
  • Tracking and accounting for production costs
  • Responding to vendor and FP&A queries which would include investigation of invoices and contractual arrangements reflected in SAP,
  • Supporting the internal/external audit process by submitting necessary requests
  • Ad hoc assignments as required by management

Month end activities

  • Supporting month end close activities
  • Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations for content assets and liabilities and investigation and resolution of any anomalies
  • Set up and maintain content projects and budgets for content contracts in SAP, as needed
  • Settlement of the news production costs to P&L
  • Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to Global Accounting Manager

Controls and Procedures

  • Continuous improvement and development of processes, controls and reporting
  • Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis
  • Ensure SOX compliance and appropriate administration and documentation for the Global Content Accounting function, including liaison with internal and external auditors
  • Thorough documentation of controls and processes

Qualifications & Experience…

  • 2+ years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
  • Basic understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP/IFRS
  • Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets will be a plus
  • Candidate needs to be fluent in English as all the work will be performed in this language
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills particularly with non-Finance personnel
  • Proven ability to build confidence and trust with team members and external business partners
  • Ability to work across multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
  • Team player with a strong interest in Television/Media sector will be an asset
  • Motivated by a challenging, high-energy environment
  • Experience working with Excel (intermediate/advanced)
  • Good understanding of a range of financial systems, including SAP/Oracle
  • Degree educated with accounting/finance focus
  • “We can do this” attitude

What's in it for you?

  • Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
  • Free access to MAX
  • Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
  • Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
  • Training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts
  • CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
  • Parking space available for booking

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This 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’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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