Senior Accountant

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Operations & Technology (O&T) is a $1.5B operating cash flow ($2.0B FCF) division of NBCUniversal. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and London. O&T is the backbone of businesses like Telemundo, Universal Studios (Film and TV Production), Rockefeller Center, and our new Assembly Studios in Atlanta.

The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the Operations & Technology (O&T) Accounting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting. This person will have the opportunity to drive effective change and efficient processes for O&T’s UK entity, our lighting manufacturing company, and our brand new Atlanta Assembly studio while fostering global business partnerships throughout NBCUniversal.

Responsibilities

• Key operational accountant for O&T’s wholly owned lighting manufacturing company
• Own the cash, audit, and analysis procedures for O&T’s UK entity
• Execute monthly inventory and COGS accounting in partnership with O&T Finance for NBCU’s new Atlanta Assembly facility
• Manage the setup and continuous accounting for finance leases ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and participate in the upcoming system implementation
• Preparation and review of journal entries and analysis of general ledger and financial statements, often in partnership with NBCU’s shared services team
• Coordinate with business partners and properly account for intercompany and intracompany activities
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of monthly/quarterly close deliverables
• Prepare and review account reconciliations on a monthly/quarterly basis and in accordance with NBCU Account Reconciliation policy
• Monitor O&T’s multiple bank accounts and partner with cash clearing team on receipt investigations
• Complete ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and other special projects for all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience with Controllership and Accounting functions
• Proficient with MS Office Suite products - particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrates problem-solving ability – able to identify issues and make recommendations with solutions
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and consistently with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
• Demonstrates background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• CPA a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to take initiative as a self-starter
• Team player who exhibits a positive and professional attitude
• Experience with SAP/AOE/BPC or other financial systems preferred

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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- $70,000-$95,000.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender ide