Royalties Staff Accountant

Sirius XM Radio • Washington, DC

327d • $50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, Stitcher, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.

Requirements

• BS in Finance/Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years of relevant finance/accounting work experience at a public company, preferably in a high tech or media company.
• Strong PC skills (expert Excel skills required).
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills - can easily present complex financial issues to non-finance executives.
• A team player who can work independently and collaboratively within the group as well as across business units/functions at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proactive individual who takes the initiative to accomplish tasks.
• Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency and attention to detail with the ability to work independently within the tight deadlines and balance workload effectively.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as internal control/SOX requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive simplicity within a matrix environment.
• A solutions-oriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment.
• Expert knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Alteryx is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of Tableau is a plus but not required.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Alteryx is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of Tableau is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial statement close process, including but not limited to preparation of month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and royalty analytics.
• Responsible for calculation and submission of all royalty payments as well as the tracking of contractual advances and recoupments, and ensure they are paid in accordance with the existing contract due dates.
• Participate in royalty contract review and analysis from a financial and business operations perspective as well as day to day contract management.
• Assist in implementation of Accounting and Royalty technical systems as well as testing and troubleshooting final system setups.
• Coordinate with the Engineering and Content Partnership teams to ensure that deal terms are in place and properly accounted for in the automated royalty systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure that the company has the appropriate processes and procedures in place for timely payment and reporting required under executed royalty deals.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team to ensure accounting processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare schedules for our external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes.
• Assist with quarterly controls testing for royalties accounting and other ad hoc royalties projects.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $50,000 to $75,000 depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree