Staff Accountant

Universal Music Group•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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. Job Summary: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

CPA license a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing 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 Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent