Job Description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant will serve as key member of the Controllership organization within the Media Group. The Media Group includes the best brands in the industry, including the NBC broadcast network, Peacock, and Bravo. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the entertainment television and streaming businesses and be a change agent. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Accounting, and will work closely with the Media Group finance team and collaborate with Controllership across the NBCUniversal portfolio.
This role will support standardizing existing processes, identifying business process efficiencies, implementing best practices and more. This position will need to work as a member of a cohesive team that can successfully strive to meet tight deadlines and respond quickly to changes in the business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close to ensure deadlines are met and all items are recorded in accordance with GAAP
- Prepare monthly journal entries timely and accurately
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in account reconciliation tool, ensuring adherence to company-policy
- Support the Media Group finance team in all planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgets and operational reviews
- Support business process by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, accounts payable, treasury, tax, and legal
- Support ad hoc data requests, deliverables and other controllership deadlines
- Continually improve business processes through automation, thoughtful analysis and researching or benchmarking best practices inside and outside of the company
- Assist with monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet variance analysis
- Assist process owners in documentation of SOX controls
- Participate in corporate driven initiatives and process change. In the next year, this will include significant emphasis on NBCU’s transition to the SAP S/4 platform
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred
- CPA license or on track
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Desired Characteristics:
- Foundational knowledge of GAAP and internal control over financial reporting
- Proven ability to work independently, execute well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented and a quick learner
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to think critically and research ad hoc accounting issues
- Problem solving and analytical skills; ability to dig into problems and drive resolutions
- Solid work ethic, positive attitude and a team-player
This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the 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
Additional Information
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 [email protected].
