Sr. Accountant II - Inventory

Location: Northern

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* Job Title:

** Sr. Accountant II - Inventory
** 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 will be responsible for performing and managing advanced accounting and reporting activities for a specific label/affiliate.

Here you’ll get to:
* Perform advanced tasks and analyses required for monthly/quarterly financial reporting for US business units with a focus on finished goods, obsolescence, cogs, and reserve models
* Perform tasks as part of the monthly close process, including preparing or posting journal entries, monitoring sub-ledger interfaces, and ensuring the timely analysis, preparation, and submission of close-related deliverables
* Perform accounting and financial analyses related to label artist and copyright royalty expense, including ensuring related royalty assets and liabilities are presented in accordance with GAAP
* Perform direct reviews over staff task and journal preparation
* Exercise analytical skills in performing responsibilities and preparing deliverables
* Ensure compliance with SOX requirements
* Assist with preparing internal and external audit documentation
* Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of domestic and international affiliates/business units as well as other divisions within WMG
* Perform cross-functional or cross-departmental responsibilities based on need
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* About you:

*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
* 5-6 years of experience in Shared Service or Corporate Accounting  
** We’d love it if you also had:
*** Knowledge and experience with SAP
* Experience in a Shared Services environment
* Experience working in a SOX controlled environment
* Experience conducting internal & external audits
* Experience with flux analysis and SEC reporting
* Music industry experience a plus
* D2C e-commerce experience is a plus
* Strong work-ethic and are a self-starter with effective organizational skills with attention to detail who proactively seeks out new solutions
* Problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Partnering, influencing, and communication skills to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner
* Ability to work proactively, independently, and as a strategic partner in a team environment
* Demonstrated critical thinking and dedication to deepening understanding of work being done
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* About us:

** As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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 catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

Together, we are Warner Music Group:
Music With Vision & Voice.

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