Senior Accountant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior AccountantFull-timeBusiness Segment: Media Group Functions Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 95000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 DescriptionThe 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 GAAPPrepare monthly journal entries timely and accuratelyPrepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in account reconciliation tool, ensuring adherence to company-policySupport the Media Group finance team in all planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgets and operational reviewsSupport business process by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, accounts payable, treasury, tax, and legalSupport ad hoc data requests, deliverables and other controllership deadlinesContinually improve business processes through automation, thoughtful analysis and researching or benchmarking best practices inside and outside of the companyAssist with monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet variance analysisAssist process owners in documentation of SOX controlsParticipate 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 platformQualificationsBasic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferredCPA license or on trackAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills Desired Characteristics:Foundational knowledge of GAAP and internal control over financial reportingProven ability to work independently, execute well,...