Staff Accountant

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

The Capitol CMG Finance team is looking to fill a Staff Accountant role that is critical in ensuring accurate overhead accounting, fixed asset accounting, and strong financial understanding throughout the business. This role partners closely with FP&A, Operations, and A&R / Marketing teams to drive clarity, consistency, and best practices.

This role is for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting, analytical thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Own the end‑to‑end sundry, overheads, and other expenses workflow in accordance with GAAP and UMG accounting policies
• Own local accounts payable system, workflows, and liaise with regional teams when invoice and payment issues arise
• Own the local travel and entertainment accounting workflow including auditing local employee expense reports for compliance with global travel policy, and training employees on expense report preparation
• Drive monthly overhead analysis and actively participate in month‑end close process
• Educate non‑finance teams on best practices related to G/L coding and A/P processes by creating and maintaining simple, practical guides and training materials
• Partner with FP&A and budget owners to drive overhead forecasting
• Actively oversee the fixed asset ledger to subledger accounting and actively partner with UMG teams on adjustments as needed.
• Actively review internal controls for compliance, including PO management. Assist in controls design and testing
• Assist with all internal and external financial audits
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Other special projects as assigned

• Must be able to meet demands of a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Both oral and written communication skills needed to educate staff and document processes
• Comfortable taking initiative, being self‑motivated, requiring minimal supervision
• Strong financial systems skills and proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Proven high level of organization and attention to detail
• Experience actively participating in key aspects of the financial close and forecasting
• Driven by accuracy of results
• Intellectual curiosity

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of proven and relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably with an entertainment company
• Exposure to an environment where internal controls are a high priority
• CPA license a plus

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much‑needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3‑weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees
• 2‑weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Well‑being Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

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