Staff Accountant

Sony • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the revenue accounting cycle by accurately identifying, recording, and applying incoming cash receipts. The role maintains revenue recognition integrity, performs monthly bank reconciliations, and supports songwriter royalty processing. It also leads an initiative to improve billing and collections for studio utilization. Working with Finance, Royalty Accounting, Business Affairs, Studio Operations, and other stakeholders, the Staff Accountant helps improve cash flow, controls, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant experience.
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of cash application, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be aligned with Sony’s Values and Purpose.
• Dedication to accuracy to ensure information is recorded correctly.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, identify, and accurately apply incoming cash receipts from customers, licensees, affiliates, and other business partners.
• Perform daily cash application activities and investigate unidentified or unapplied receipts.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support accurate revenue recognition by ensuring cash receipts are properly recorded and classified.
• Collaborate with royalty accounting teams to process receipts efficiently for songwriter and client royalty distributions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
• Lead the design and implementation of enhanced billing and collection procedures for studio utilization activities.
• Partner with studio operations and business stakeholders to improve invoicing accuracy, collection timelines, and reporting visibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and strengthen internal controls surrounding cash management and revenue operations.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account analyses, and audit support.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors as needed.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Finance organization.

Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community.
• Modern office environment in downtown Nashville designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Company-paid identity theft protection.
• Resources for pets, mental health, and meditation.
• Industry-leading fertility coverage.
• Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding.
• Fully paid leave for caregivers.
• Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Subsidized back-up child and elder care.
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• Professional growth and development.
• Time off for a winter recess.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level