Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-115K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Support the Corporate Technical Accounting Group by preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and disclosures; perform complex month‑end journal entries and reconciliations (share‑based compensation, intangibles, contingent consideration); maintain technical accounting policies; research GAAP issues; support external audits; and assist with special projects and close processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

UTA seeks a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, who will be responsible for assisting the Corporate Technical Accounting Group (CTAG) team with all financial reporting deliverables and technical matters. This individual will support the CTAG team in all manners relevant to the maintenance of a GAAP accounting environment at UTA and collaborate closely with the rest of the corporate accounting and finance teams. This position is based in Beverly Hills, California.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

  • Assist in preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, quarterly covenant calculations and reporting, and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes for consolidation, including preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations for complex transactions, including but not limited to, share-based compensation, intangibles, and contingent consideration

  • Assist with maintaining the UTA’s technical accounting policies and procedures

  • Research and review technical accounting questions and impact to the Company

  • Support the external audit process

  • Assist with special projects as needed

What You Will Need

  • 3+ years of complex technical accounting experience; including at least 1+ year from a Big 4 public accounting firm

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

  • CPA license is strongly preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered

  • Senior level with a strong track record of technical accounting and research experience

  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP and the ability to research technical accounting issues

  • Ability to communicate highly technical subjects to others with varying levels of accounting knowledge

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Entertainment or media industry experience preferred

What You Will Get

  • The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

  • Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

  • The opportunity to do the best work of your career

  • Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

  • Competitive programs to support your well-being

  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA


UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of complex technical accounting experience
  • At least 1+ year experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification
  • Senior level with strong track record of technical accounting and research experience
  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP and ability to research technical accounting issues
  • Ability to communicate highly technical subjects to varied audiences
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent analytical and written and verbal communication skills
  • Entertainment or media industry experience

United Talent Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about United Talent Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by United Talent Agency.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental‑health/EAP and wellness initiatives, form a comprehensive package. Healthcare quality is often characterized as strong.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth An unlimited PTO approach with company holiday shutdowns provides broad time‑off options. A healthy holiday calendar is highlighted alongside flexible leave.
  • Parental & Family Support Gender‑neutral parental leave, fertility and family‑planning support, back‑up care, and a partnership with Maven broaden family benefits. Offerings are designed to be inclusive of diverse family structures.

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The Company
HQ: Beverly Hills, CA
2,305 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London

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