Revenue Accountant

Warner Music Group

. Lead technical accounting, accrual modeling, and reconciliation for all Recorded Music revenue streams .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and financial systems optimization, with a strong focus on high-volume revenue accounting and automated reporting solutions. Proficient in analyzing complex data sets and synthesizing findings for executive-level communication.

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ASC 606 Revenue RecognitionSAP FI/COBlackLineMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyHigh-Volume Revenue Accounting

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingAccrual ModelingReconciliationVariance AnalysisAutomated ReportingData AnalysisFinancial Ledger ReconciliationRevenue Audit LiaisonJournal Entry ReviewFinancial Control Matrices

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipTraining and Education

Tools & Technologies

SAP Analysis for OfficeGemini AI ToolsPower QueryECommerce PlatformsDSP Vendor Reporting Portals

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseMaster’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Revenue AccountingDigital EntertainmentStreaming MediaIntellectual PropertyRoyalty Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical accounting, accrual modeling, and reconciliation for all Recorded Music revenue streams
Architect and maintain ASC 606 recognition schedules, monthly flash revenue accruals, deferred revenue tracking, and automated reversals
Query, clean, and analyze revenue operational reporting datasets across disparate digital service providers using Analysis for Office and Gemini AI Tools
Reconcile multi-system reporting from source systems to the financial ledger
Bridge consumption metadata with general ledger activity to detect anomalies, underreported royalties, missing catalog codes, and system mismatches
Conduct month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analyses and present variance drivers to label finance leaders
Serve as RTR business lead for financial systems optimization across SAP ECC/S/4HANA, BlackLine, and proprietary music revenue sub-ledgers
Design, test, and implement automated reporting to simplify manual journal entries and compress the monthly close cycle
Direct monthly and quarterly close deliverables, reviewing high-volume journal entries, complex accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Review work prepared by staff accountants and offshore shared service partners, provide guidance, and establish standard operating procedures
Investigate and resolve persistent balances in revenue clearing, suspense, and partner withholding accounts
Maintain and enhance SOX 404 internal control matrices, segregation of duties, validation checks, and data lineage documentation
Serve as primary revenue audit liaison for internal and external auditors, providing audit schedules, roll-forwards, sample testing support, and technical accounting memos
Partner with Label Finance, Commercial Revenue Operations, Business & Legal Affairs, IT/Data Engineering, and Corporate Royalty teams
Provide training and education to members of the Recorded Music RTR team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field required
Active CPA license (or international equivalent) strongly preferred
Master’s Degree (MAcc, MBA) or coursework in Financial Data Analytics / Information Systems is a significant plus
10 to 15+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience in Corporate Accounting, Shared Services, or Big 4 Public Accounting
7+ years of specialization in high-volume revenue accounting, billing assurance, or royalty accounting within music, digital entertainment, streaming media, or intellectual property/licensing sectors
Experience leading technical ASC 606 revenue recognition implementations or oversight for complex multi-element arrangements
Experience directing and reviewing work performed by distributed, hybrid, or offshore delivery centers
Deep experience with SAP FI/CO, S/4HANA, and automated balance sheet reconciliation tools such as BlackLine or Cadency
Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency, including SAP Analysis for Office, Power Query, dynamic arrays, VBA/macros, and advanced nested logic
Experience with eCommerce and digital billing platforms such as Shopify and DSP vendor reporting portals is highly desirable
Ability to analyze intricate data anomalies and synthesize findings into clear executive summaries
Ability to evaluate manual workflows and design scalable, automated alternatives
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage high-pressure close deadlines and competing stakeholder requests
Must be able to work with label executives, data engineers, and external auditors