Assistant Accounting Analyst, North America Finance

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How you'll CREATE:

• Assist in the day to day administrative support for the North America Finance team
• Prepare and/or update financial schedules using Excel, including monthly report / journal entry preparation, downloading reports from general ledger, accounting support
• Assist in monthly close and forecast process by updating financial schedules, compiling financial reporting packages and providing variance analysis assistance
• Run reports from UMPG’s internal Business Intelligence and royalty system to assist with financial reporting
• Compile and distribute monthly T&E reports to department heads
• Maintain division organizational charts and headcount overviews
• Liaise with other UMPG Departments for expense / billing support inquiries
• Coordinate travel arrangements, compose travel itinerary and manage/update calendars for internal meetings
• Maintain and submit expense reports for department head in a timely fashion
• Other duties include special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned, including organizing department team events

Bring your VIBE:

• Relevant experience in the finance industry with a strong interest in accounting
• Bachelor’s degree, including some accounting classes preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, ability to handle formula errors)
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• Takes initiative, can learn to work independently
• Must think independently and critically, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Music industry knowledge a plus

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:

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.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.