New

Accountant II

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 05, 2026
Accountant II Location: Onsite - Los Angeles, CA Pay:$56.00 - $60.00 per hour Job Summary The Accountant II supports domestic and international accounting and financial reporting activities, with a focus on journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reporting. This role supports monthly and quarterly financial close processes, evaluates accounting treatment for business transactions, and prepares reporting related to global film performance. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, Big Four public accounting experience, and hands-on experience with US GAAP, SAP, and financial analysis. Job Responsibilities Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries supporting financial close, including revenue and distribution cost accruals, barter and gross-to-net transactions, receivables, cash applications, royalties, participations, title allocations, and bad-debt allowances. Prepare quarterly financial results packages, including profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet variance analyses. Complete monthly account reconciliations, including goods receipts/invoice receipts, prepayments, and gross-to-net transactions. Prepare lead schedules and supporting documentation for international territory statutory filings. Develop management reports and financial analyses focused on global film performance. Review contracts and recommend appropriate accounting treatment. Reconcile subsystem feeds to the general ledger. Support business decision-making teams with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis. Prepare quarterly roll-forward analyses and supplemental schedules. Monitor and clear suspense accounts across multiple system interfaces. Perform accounting activities related to feature film operations. Research and apply advanced accounting and financial concepts. Support special projects and other accounting activities as assigned. Job Requirements 3-4 years of relevant accounting or financial experience. At least 2 years of experience with a Big Four public accounting firm. Experience with financial analysis and US GAAP. Hands-on experience with SAP and Business Warehouse (BW). Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, nested formulas, and financial modeling. Ability to research and apply complex accounting principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. Ability to manage high-volume workloads, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet strict deadlines. Strong attention to detail and results-oriented work ethic. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, identify issues, and recommend solutions. Comfort adapting to new systems, processes, and organizational changes, including ERP implementation. Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the entertainment industry, particularly film accounting. Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, and Oracle EPM. International accounting or IFRS experience. Previous experience supporting ERP implementations. CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification. About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. 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