Senior Accountant

Warner Music Group

. Perform accounting, analysis, and reporting activities to support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and related deliverables.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. Proficient in process improvement and automation within financial systems, particularly BlackLine, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting Or Finance2-5 Years Of Experience In Shared Service Or Corporate AccountingSAP S4 HANABlackLine ExperienceCPA

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFlux AnalysisFixed Asset AccountingInternal And External Audit SupportTax ReportingSOX ComplianceU.S. GAAP Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingDecision MakingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

BlackLineSAP S4 HANAHFM

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Shared Services EnvironmentMusic Industry Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accounting, analysis, and reporting activities to support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and related deliverables.
Perform tasks as part of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, reclasses, and other accounting adjustments.
Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, and other assigned accounting areas, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with company policies.
Perform variance analyses related to system reconciliations, intercompany mismatches, and ad hoc requests, and provide timely support and explanations to stakeholders.
Collaborate with offshore team members to support the accurate and timely completion of assigned activities.
Support automation and process improvement opportunities within BlackLine to enhance the close process and improve operational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, accounting policies, and U.S. GAAP.
Assist with internal and external audit requests, tax reporting requirements, and the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
Maintain strong working relationships with business unit finance teams and other stakeholders while supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
2-5 years of experience in Shared Service or Corporate Accounting and/or experience with a Big 4 CPA firm
SAP S4 Hanna
HFM Familiarity
Blackline experience
CPA plus
Experience in a Shared Services environment
Experience working in a SOX controlled environment
Experience conducting internal & external audits
Experience with flux analysis and SEC reporting
Experience performing fixed asset accounting related activities
Music industry experience a plus
Strong work-ethic and are a self-starter with effective organizational skills with attention to detail who proactively seeks out new solutions
Problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Partnering, influencing, and communication skills to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner
Ability to work proactively, independently, and as a strategic partner in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and dedication to deepening understanding of work being done

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Remote work arrangement