Senior Accountant

Join our team as a Senior Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting key accounting functions, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and tax filings. You will report to the Director of Finance and be responsible for leading the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, preparing and reviewing journal entries, conducting detailed variance analyses, managing intercompany transactions, and preparing tax returns.

About Warner Music Group

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records

Responsibilities

• Additionally, you will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, prepare financial reporting packages, track artist-related expenses, assist in reviewing commercial deals, identify opportunities for process improvement, and provide ad-hoc support to cross-functional teams.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare, file, and reconcile Canadian sales tax returns (GST/HST, QST, PST/BCST) accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit engagements, coordinating documentation requests and audit inquiries.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong organizational and communication skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a CPA designation or in progress.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (SAP S/4HANA preferred) is also required.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

CPA designation or in progress, preferred

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (ASPE, IFRS, and/or US GAAP)
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (SAP S/4HANA preferred)

Benefits

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience