Senior Accountant: GAAP Close, Tax & Audit Expert

Warner Music Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and tax filings in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Director of Finance and collaborates with global affiliates and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and CPA designation in progress.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, monthly accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, providing actionable commentary to management.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions monthly.
• Perform revenue reconciliations across digital revenue streams and physical sales.
• Prepare, file, and reconcile Canadian sales tax returns (GST/HST, QST, PST/BCST) accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit engagements, coordinating documentation requests and audit inquiries.
• Prepare monthly P&L statements and financial reporting packages for label executives, corporate leadership, and global affiliates.
• Perform ad-hoc general ledger analysis and custom financial reporting upon management request.
• Track, analyze, and manage artist-related expenses, including recording costs, tour support, and marketing spend.
• Provide daily cash application details and operational support to Order-to-Cash team.
• Assist finance leadership in reviewing and analyzing sync licensing deals, joint venture agreements, and royalty structures.
• Identify opportunities within the accounting cycle to streamline workflows, enhance internal controls, and shorten close timelines.
• Participate in global strategic tech initiatives, including AI integration, process automation (RPA), and BI reporting tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Warner Music Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and tax filings in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Director of Finance and collaborates with global affiliates and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and CPA designation in progress.