Accountant - Fandango

Company Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description VERSANT will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. Responsibilities

• Primary focus on billing for 3rd party customers: Weekly/Monthly/Annual Billings across all Fandango businesses: Generate invoices in SAP, and manage invoice distribution to customers' accounts payable systems
• Process account adjustments, credit memos, and customer refunds as needed Collections of all
• Accounts Receivable, tracking of A/R Aging – partner with internal departments and customers
• Cash Application for payments
• Serve as point of contact for all customers for set-up, payment inquiries: New Customer setup and maintenance in SAP Organize and maintain monthly accounting records for Accounts Receivables: Post daily bank deposits to customer accounts in SAP.
• Research and resolve any customer invoice and payment discrepancies
• Bad Debt Reserve Analysis: track bad debt on a quarterly basis
• Responsible for the month-end close process for A/R, including preparing and posting journal entries
• Support the month-end close process for Promo business, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Complete ad-hoc analysis as directed by Promo Controller and Manager.
• Complete month-end account reconciliations, preparation and review, on a timely basis
• Responsible for data requests from various departments, including FP&A, Promo Operations
• Provide testing documents and other requests for external and internal audits as required
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Complete ongoing accounting projects to build efficiencies and automation
• Other various special projects and analysis, as assigned

Qualifications Qualifications: Preferred 1+ years of prior accounting experience, with strong analytical skills Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills are required

• Strong interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Supportive teamwork attitude
• Ability to work independently Project management experience Understanding of general ledger functionality
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, to meet business needs
• Remote position

Additional Information: This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks. Salary database: $65,000- 80,000 Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com. VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.