Sr. Accountant
Warner Music Group
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Sr. Accountant
Job Description:
We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after Finance team.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
A little bit about our team:
The Finance Department is responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMG's US record labels and businesses.
Why this could be your next big break:
The Senior Accountant for Accounting Operations & Reporting is responsible for the monthly close process and all aspects of Label accounting, including various cost analyses, intracompany balancing, inventory and returns reserve analyses and tax reporting. They will also assist with internal audits, maintaining appropriate documentation to ensure SOX compliance, and will assist in identifying process improvements for the purposes of increasing efficiency of accounting and finance procedures.
Here you'll get to:
• Assist in monthly and quarterly close processes such as preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis; perform various analytical procedures, intercompany balancing, compile monthly financial statements for purpose of presenting to Label Finance, reconcile SAP financials to Hyperion financials, and submit supplemental schedules to WMG Corporate
• Assist with internal audits, maintain appropriate documentation to ensure SOX compliance, as well as assist with quarterly, interim, and year-end external audit requests
• Assist in identifying process improvements for purposes of increasing efficiency of accounting and finance procedures
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by management and/or the Division
• Develop leadership skills through mentoring and transferring knowledge to staff
• Liaise with Label Finance Personnel, maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of domestic and international affiliates/business units as well as other divisions within WMG
Rockstar candidates will:
• have knowledge of accounting principles in accordance with GAAP
• have an eager desire to learn and enhance their professional skillset
• have strong organizational skills
• have excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with Label Finance, Corporate Finance, and other internal/external parties
• be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• possess strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions
• demonstrate an advanced knowledge and skillset in Microsoft Excel
• have knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion/HFM, SAP, and Access database a plus
It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance, MACC/MBA/CPA a plus
• 3+ years of experience with a CPA firm in auditing and/or entertainment industry experience
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