Warner Music Group

Sr. Accountant 2

Warner Music Group$90K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-10 years of experience in Shared Service or Corporate Accounting
  • Experience with a Big 4 CPA firm is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Review entry-level staff work and provide corrective feedback
  • Perform advanced accounting tasks for monthly and quarterly financial reporting
  • Assist in the monthly close process, including complex journal entries
  • Reconcile corporate cash activities and intercompany cash netting
  • Conduct variance analyses for reconciliations and ad hoc requests
  • Support the global intercompany reconciliation process
  • Collaborate with offshore teams for accurate and timely deliverables
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities in BlackLine
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and accounting policies
  • Assist with audit requests and tax reporting requirements
  • Maintain relationships with business unit finance teams and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Access to industry-leading technologies and processes
  • Collaboration with a dynamic and diverse team
  • Exposure to a range of high-profile artists and projects at WMG
Full Job Description

A little bit about our team:

The Record to Report Accounting Team is responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Record to Report Accounting Team, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMG's US record labels and businesses.

Your role:
The Senior Accountant 2 is responsible for performing and managing advanced accounting and reporting activities across labels/affiliates and reviewing the work of staff and offshore resources.

Here You'll Get To:

  • Review the work of entry-level staff members and provide feedback for corrections and process improvements.

  • Perform advanced accounting tasks and analyses to support monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

  • Assist in the successful execution of the monthly close process, including preparing complex journal entries, monitoring sub-ledger interfaces, and ensuring the timely analysis, preparation, and submission of close-related deliverables.

  • Reconcile corporate cash activities and the intercompany cash netting process by coordinating with the Cash and Treasury teams and resolving issues in a timely manner.

  • Perform variance analyses related to system reconciliations and ad hoc requests, providing timely support and explanations to stakeholders.

  • Assist with the global intercompany reconciliation process by monitoring and resolving intercompany mismatches that impact the financial close.

  • Collaborate with offshore team members by reviewing deliverables, providing feedback, and supporting the accurate and timely completion of assigned activities.

  • Identify and implement automation opportunities within BlackLine to enhance the close process and improve operational effectiveness.

  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, accounting policies, and U.S. GAAP.

  • Assist with internal and external audit requests, tax reporting requirements, and the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with business unit finance teams and other stakeholders while supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5-10 years of experience in Shared Service or Corporate Accounting and/or experience with a Big 4 CPA firm


As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

 

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
 

#LI-Remote Salary Range: $90,000 to $95,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

About Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate. It was founded in 1958 and is currently headquartered in New York City. The company operates in over 70 countries and has a roster of over 3,500 artists. Warner Music Group's labels include Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, and Warner Records, among others. The company also owns music publishing companies and has a significant presence in the music streaming industry. Warner Music Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and has implemented several initiatives to promote these values.
Learn more about Warner Music Group
Size
5,900 employees
Market Cap
$18 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$497 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+10.6%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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