United Talent Agency

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

United Talent Agency • $95K — $115K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of complex technical accounting experience, with at least 1 year at a Big 4 firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA will be considered
  • Strong track record of technical accounting and research experience
  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP
  • Ability to communicate technical subjects to audiences with varying levels of accounting knowledge
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing monthly consolidated financial statements and annual financial disclosures
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and reconciliations
  • Maintain UTA's technical accounting policies and procedures
  • Research and review technical accounting questions and impacts
  • Support the external audit process
  • Assist with special projects as needed

Benefits

  • Unique opportunity to work for a leading global entertainment company
  • Access to tools and resources for professional excellence
  • Opportunity to do the best work of your career
  • Inclusive and diverse company culture
  • Competitive well-being support programs
  • Collaborative environment with growth opportunities
Full Job Description
UTA seeks a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, who will be responsible for assisting the Corporate Technical Accounting Group (CTAG) team with all financial reporting deliverables and technical matters. This individual will support the CTAG team in all manners relevant to the maintenance of a GAAP accounting environment at UTA and collaborate closely with the rest of the corporate accounting and finance teams. This position is based in Beverly Hills, California.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

  • Assist in preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, quarterly covenant calculations and reporting, and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes for consolidation, including preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations for complex transactions, including but not limited to, share-based compensation, intangibles, and contingent consideration
  • Assist with maintaining the UTA's technical accounting policies and procedures
  • Research and review technical accounting questions and impact to the Company
  • Support the external audit process
  • Assist with special projects as needed


What You Will Need

  • 3+ years of complex technical accounting experience; including at least 1+ year from a Big 4 public accounting firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • CPA license is strongly preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered
  • Senior level with a strong track record of technical accounting and research experience
  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP and the ability to research technical accounting issues
  • Ability to communicate highly technical subjects to others with varying levels of accounting knowledge
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Entertainment or media industry experience preferred

What You Will Get

  • The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
  • Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
  • The opportunity to do the best work of your career
  • Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
  • Competitive programs to support your well-being
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow


For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

About United Talent Agency

United Talent Agency (UTA) is a talent and literary agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Nashville, Miami and Malmo, Sweden. UTA was founded in 1991 by a group of agents who left Creative Artists Agency (CAA). UTA represents artists and other entertainment professionals, including actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists, and comedians. The agency also represents sports figures and models in endorsement, licensing, and personal appearance deals. UTA has been involved in a number of high-profile deals, including the representation of the creators of the television show Friends and the negotiation of a $900 million financing deal for the film studio Legendary Entertainment. In 2019, UTA acquired the music agency Circle Talent Agency, which represents electronic dance music artists. UTA has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, including the creation of the UTA Foundation, which supports a variety of charitable causes.
Learn more about United Talent Agency
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
* Ladders Estimates

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