Senior Accountant (Assessments)

Mechanical Licensing Collective•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is committed to excellence, service, transparency, and diversity. Our culture is collaborative, our people are adaptable, and our office environment is open. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve challenges while contributing to meaningful work that supports the music industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Accounting
CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure (including those currently sitting for the CPA exam) are strongly encouraged to apply
Three or more years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Ability to research and analyze technical accounting matters
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Nice To Haves

Experience working in music, licensing, royalty or related industries preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in the development, implementation, and documentation of internal control policies and procedures
Reviewing financial transactions for proper coding and accounting treatment to ensure accurate financial reporting
Supporting annual financial statement audits and other compliance-related audits
Mastering accounting systems and identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve organizational objectives
Applying critical thinking and sound judgement to support financial transparency and decision-making
Assisting the Controller with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are prepared timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP
Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and supporting schedules
Participating in financial controls testing and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards
Supporting SOC 1 compliance activities, including documentation and control execution
Performing detailed monthly and quarterly royalty assessment reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of incoming data from digital service providers (DSPs)
Generating periodic assessment performance and variance reports, highlighting key insights and trends for leadership review
Utilizing banking software to process wire transfers and assist with daily cash management activities
Participating in the monthly royalty distribution cycle and preparing related journal entries
Assisting with special projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations as needed
Working cross-functionally to support the organization's accounting, reporting, and compliance objectives
Embracing The MLC’s leadership values and applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your team’s work
Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
Building strong relationships across the organization and contributing to a positive, inclusive team environment
Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the development of future leaders
Inspiring others through professionalism, enthusiasm, accountability, and humility others with your enthusiasm and humility