Sr. Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at NBCUniversal. New York · full-time · $80,000–$95,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate or prepare accounting deliverables for the monthly and quarterly close
- Complete assigned BlackLine reconciliations, with timely certification, supporting records and follow-up on unreconciled items
- Prepare monthly journal entries and attach documentation that supports each transaction
- Support controllership work by applying accounting policies and internal controls
- Look for ways to simplify and standardize processes in your assigned area, and handle ad hoc requests
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- At least two years in accounting or finance, with growth in your responsibilities
- The ability to interpret accounting standards and apply them to business transactions
Who this fits
This senior accountant role suits someone who can manage competing deadlines, stay organized and detail-focused, and work with colleagues across teams and levels. You’ll work from the New York office at least four days per week on a hybrid schedule.
From the employer
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Accounting. This role will be responsible for assisting with accounting aspects of the business, and requires understanding of accounting and the ability to partner with the NBC News organization, as well as NBCUniversal’s various business units.
- Responsible for the coordination and/or preparation of monthly/quarterly close deliverables.
- Maintain and complete assigned Blackline account reconciliations, ensuring timely certification, proper backup, and resolution of reconciling items
- Prepare monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry.
- Assist controllership function and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Research ways of streamlining and standardizing processes within designated area of responsibility
- Assist with adhoc requests and deliverables
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, with demonstrated progression
- Experience in media/entertainment industry preferred
- Technical skills, including ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to business transactions
- CPA & Public Accounting experience, preferred
- Computer skills, including SAP, AOE, Excel
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
- Detail oriented and organized
- Process and system awareness, including the ability to identify and mitigate control weaknesses
- Solid communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with key partners
- Ability to work in a fast, dynamic environment and prioritize competing priorities
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000-95,000.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.