[HARTBEAT] Senior Accountant

HARTBEAT is the global, multi-platform media company founded by Kevin Hart with a mission to keep the world laughing together. Operating at the intersection of comedy and culture, we are dedicated to creating, producing distributing, and marketing compelling content and experiences that make your heart beat a little faster.

Led by an award-winning team, Hartbeat is a trusted creative partner for the world’s top entertainment companies, platforms, and brands. We drive cultural impact and generate sales, subscriptions, buzz, and conversation with some of the most coveted audiences.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team as a member of Hartbeat’s Finance & Strategy department. The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager, is responsible for managing the Staff Accounting and working alongside the VP Controller, VP of Finance and Finance Manager. Please note that Hartbeat has a flex schedule of 4 days in office a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for Month-End close process and booking journal entries.

  • Oversee A/R and A/P activities; (vendor approval & management, vendor communications, bill approvals process, etc.)

  • Maintain the Company’s various balance sheet registers (fixed assets, original content, prepaids, etc.) and prepare the amortization and depreciation entries.

  • Prepare Month-End reconciliations and roll-forward schedules and assist in preparing financial statements for management review.

  • Collaborate with various business units to track project and production status and ensure proper documentation and preparation for revenue recognition entries.

  • Analyze current procedures and controls and take initiative to recommend, develop, and drive process improvements to achieve efficiency and scalability.

  • Assist in preparing financial schedules and detailed support as part of the annual audit.

  • Responsible for managing and mentoring the Accounting Staff.

  • Assist with exiting ad-hoc projects.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Must have experience in NetSuite

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

  • Strong proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)

  • Knowledge of US GAAP (specifically ASC 606 and ASC 920 & ASC 926)

  • 2+ years of accounting experience (entertainment industry experience preferred but not required)

  • Experience with other ERP and AP Automation tools such as Airtable, Ramp, bill.com, Salesforce, etc.)

  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across Hartbeat and with external client

  • Willingness to take initiative as a self-starter and team-player

  • Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to identify issues and suggest solutions

Jaia Thomas