Accountant, Corporate Reporting

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

The Accountant, Corporate Reporting is responsible for providing accounting support and management reporting to Sony Music’s central corporate divisions in the US including finance, legal affairs, people experience and facilities. The position will directly handle all accounting and reporting for monthly results, forecast and budget. The position is highly visible, working directly with business leads and requires someone with strong communication and analytical skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Accountant’s responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

• Record monthly journal entries including monthly accruals and other activities related to month and year-end closings
• Review and analyze monthly financial results for assigned departments. Handle departmental inquiries regarding monthly results
• Develop and manage annual departmental budgets, monthly forecasts and prepare commentary on monthly results for presentation to Departmental Executives and/or external auditors
• Monitor on-going risks and opportunities for monthly forecasts
• Review and approve invoices for proper coding and processing to AP and research invoice related issues
• Review and approve T&E reports against company policy
• Review internal controls and processes and make recommendations for improvements and automation
• Ad hoc special projects and analyses as assigned

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, public experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills (Vlookups, Countifs, Sumifs, Index/Match)
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software and accounting standards ie. GAAP
• CPA or parts passed preferred
• Willing to grow and take on new projects and work independently
• You are well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and adapt quickly to shifting priorities to meet deadlines on a timely basis
• You are an enthusiastic, achievement-oriented self-starter who takes initiative in appropriate situations, with a can-do attitude and positive work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.