Intern, Staff Accountant

ABOUT US

Owned and operated by Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hallmark Media is entertainment's leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. The company's subscription streaming service and membership program Hallmark+ delivers the very best of Hallmark all in one place, featuring a distinctive blend of all-new, exclusive original series and movies plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark retail stores and at hallmark.com.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will provide financial reporting, accounting, and budgeting support for various departments. The Staff Accountant will play a role in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Programming, Payroll, Residuals and Participations, Fixed Assets, and General Accounting functions. This position will be hands-on in the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures, and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations and analyze the general ledger for various departments.
• Prepares reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual close packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow schedules, and related variance analysis/explanations against budget and forecast.
• Communicates and interacts regularly with operating management and personnel; handles questions, as well as research and performs additional analysis as needed to support business needs.
• Assists in the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets, multi-year business plans, and various financial analyses for lines of business.
• Enhances financial reporting and streamlines, refines, and improves the consolidation process to assist management and improve departmental workflow.
• Assists with special projects.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• A rising junior or recent graduate from a four-year university.
• Strong Excel experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Previous Entertainment experience is a plus.
• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop ongoing partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments and inspire the trust of others.

The hourly range for this job is $17.27. Hourly rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

Hallmark Media is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.