Staff Accountant
Company: Lionsgate
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-03
About this role
Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant in the Home Entertainment Accounting department.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries; analyze and maintain schedules supporting account balances.
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable (A/R), including billing, cash collections, and cash application.
- Review A/R aging reports and customer statements to ensure timely collections and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Operations, and Finance) to support financial reporting and ensure data accuracy.
- Assist in preparing supporting schedules and documentation for external audits, as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
- Minimum 4 years of experience within general ledger
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and internal controls
- Strong understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- A CPA designation and some industry experience is preferred
- Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Experience with SAP Financials Software would be preferred but not required
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Im...