Accounting Specialist (Accruals)

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

As Netflix grows globally, we continue to look for the best and brightest talent to scale with our growth. We are looking for an Accounting Specialist professional to support our Operations Accounting function. Our Operations Accounting team is responsible for global accounting of Operating Expenses (Cost of Revenue, Marketing, Technology & Development and General & Administrative), as well as fixed assets, prepaid, other assets, accruals and leases. 

This position will be based in our Manila office and will be part of our global Operations Accounting team. This position will interact with global teams and will work cross-functionally across time zones with our US and international offices. The ideal candidate will be very detail oriented, able to analyze and process large volumes of data with high accuracy, have excellent communication skills, capable of multi-tasking and have a strong understanding of accounting principles.  

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations Accounting teams across the globe to understand the Operations Accounting workflow.

• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations (accruals and related areas)

• Preparation of journal entries

• Perform period Purchase Order audit & prepare supporting documentation

• Perform review of aged accruals

• Tracking of passed accruals for statutory reporting purposes

• Perform reclass journal entries as needed

• Collect monthly time tracking data from all Games studios

• Support monthly accounting close activities as needed

• Perform other duties and ad hoc tasks to support new initiatives and contribute to the organization’s goals

• Open to work during regular business hours, with flexibility to slide shifts/work overtime to certain critical business periods.

Skills Required

• Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment

• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

• Exceptional communication skills who focuses on quality communication and attention to detail

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

• Highly motivated with ability to work independently

• Forward looking thinker who can articulate the need for and contribute to process improvement ideas

• Work with a sense of urgency and sensitivity to last-minute highly critical business requests

• Uses good judgment and knows when to make a decision and when to escalate

• Exercises strong problem solving skills

• Exemplifies the Netflix culture

• Understanding of SOX compliance rules, guidelines, and requirements

Education & Experience

• Accounting or Finance background

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• Degree in a relevant field of study

• Experience at a Global company a plus

• Highly proficient in Excel (Google sheet experience is a plus)

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.