Location: New York,NY, USA
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.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. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility ( work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.The Senior Accountant will play a key role on the Peacock and NBCU Direct-to-Consumer controllership team. The position will report to the Director, Accounting, and will work closely with the Direct-to-Consumer finance team and collaborate with Controllership across the NBCUniversal portfolio.This position will support the monthly close and the overall accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role will support the (i) standardization of existing processes with the rest of NBCU's TV & Streaming group, (ii) identification of business process efficiencies, and (iii) implementation of best practices. This position is expected to challenge the status quo and think of more enhanced approaches and methodologies to support Peacock's overall close and control structure.Responsibilities:Prepare and record accurate and timely journal entries within SAPAssist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close to ensure deadlines are met and all items are recordedAssemble monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in BlacklinePartner with Manager to account for CIP and Fixed Assets by creating projects, placing assets into service, and ensuring depreciation expense and ending balances are accurately recordedPartnering with UK finance team to verify monthly cost transfers, intercompany elimination, transfer pricing and invoice generation for cash settlementWork alongside Finance to summarize billing data for platform revenues and generate invoices within SAPForeign currency impact and analysis, specifically between GBP and USDFinance support for cost analysis, including financial walks, what-if scenarios and other ad-hoc requestsSupport the Direct-to-Consumer finance team in all planning processes, including Long Range Planning, Annual Budgets and Operator ReviewsSupport business process by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, Accounts payable, treasury, tax, human resources, IT, 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 process owners in documentation of SOX controlsBachelor's degree in Accounting3+ years of accounting experience; CPA or on trackPublic accounting experienced preferredProven ability to work independently, execute well, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentDetail oriented and a quick learnerCommunicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to think critically and research ad hoc accounting issuesProblem solving skills, ability to dig into problems and drive resolutionsStrong analytical skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skillsHybrid: 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.As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. 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