Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Senior Accounting, Central Accounting Services (CAS) division of Universal Music Group.

Hybrid work schedule.

• Assist in the monthly financial close and reporting process.
• Prepare and produce accrual journal entries.
• Prepare management financial packages, including financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analytics to facilitate review of the monthly close by senior finance management.
• Reconcile inter‑company accounts; confirm balances prior to final submission.
• Reconcile fixed asset and accounts receivable sub‑ledgers.
• Fill out sundry invoices.
• Analyze overhead activity on a weekly basis and post adjusting journal entries.
• Communicate and follow up with inter‑company partners to ensure that open/outstanding issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience; public‑accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar general ledger applications.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; macros experience a plus.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options.
• 100% coverage for out‑patient mental health services.
• Well‑being reimbursements up to $720 per year for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, and travel.
• Lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement (100% immediately vested).
• 401(k) match of 100% on first 5% of eligible contributions.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees; 3‑week PTO for non‑exempt employees.
• 2‑week paid Winter Break.
• 10 company holidays, including Juneteenth, Well‑being Day, and Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Generous paid parental leave for all types of parents.

Salary Range: $46,003 - $85,008.
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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