Sr. Accountant I

Warner Music Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group in Nashville is seeking a Senior Accountant I to join the Record to Report Accounting Team. The Senior Accountant I will perform accounting, analysis, and reporting across labels and business units, supporting internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of balance sheets. You will ensure SOX compliance and collaborate with offshore teams while supporting process improvements with BlackLine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–5 years in Shared Services or Corporate Accounting or in a Big 4 CPA firm is preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, HFM, and BlackLine is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, analysis, and reporting to support timely financial statements and deliverables.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end close: journal Entries, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, reclasses, and adjustments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, and other areas; resolve reconciling items and ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct variance analyses, intercompany reconciliations, and respond to ad hoc requests for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with offshore teams and support automation improvements in the close process and internal controls.

Skills

SOX compliance

Intercompany reconciliation

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HFM

BlackLine

Job description

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force. Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere. Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future. Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career. We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title: Sr. Accountant I

A little bit about our team:

The Record to Report Accounting Team is responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Record to Report Accounting Team, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMG's US record labels and businesses.

Your Role:

The Senior Accountant I is responsible for performing accounting, analysis, and reporting activities across labels/business units and supporting internal stakeholders.

Here you'll get to:

• 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.

About you:

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

• 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

We’d love it if you also had:

• CPA plus Blackline experience
• Experience in a Shared Services environment
• Experience working in a SOX controlled environment