Senior Staff Accountant
Universal Music Group
Woodland Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/9/2014 10:20:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Universal Music Group (UMG) currently has an opening for a Senior Staff Accountant position within its Central Accounting Services division. This position supports the general accounting close cycle and corporate reporting process for our UMG’s Publishing, Verve Music Group, Decca Label Group, and NOW Venture Services. The ideal candidate will have more than 3+ years of frontline general ledger and/or corporate reporting experience and posses a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a CPA is a plus.
Our mission in Central Accounting Services is to continually expand our contribution to the organization through team mentorship, individual development, and creative process improvements. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a dedicated work ethic and sharp mind.
In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a broad array of accounting, analysis and reporting activities, including primary responsibility for:
Performing monthly financial statement corporate reporting using Hyperion (HFM).
Drafting internal financial reports and supporting analytics for division senior management and the label’s third-party joint ventures.
Preparing month-end general ledger close journal entries and supporting reconciliations using SAP.
Coordinating with division Finance representatives, as well as other UMG functional departments to stay current with business activity and emerging issues.
Supporting special project and process improvement initiatives.
Preparation of ad hoc financial schedules and analyses in response to label inquiries
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
More that 3+ years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience
Experience with SAP and Hyperion
Strong Excel & Word skills; Access experience a plus
Music or Entertainment industry experience (and familiarity with industry concepts & terminology) is a plus.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Able to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and think analytically
Authorized to work in the US.