Tax Accountant

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How you’ll CREATE:   

• Assist in the monthly financial close and reporting process:

• Prepare and produce journal entries

• Prepare management financial packages, including financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analytics to facilitate review of monthly close by senior finance management

• Request and maintain valid resale/exemption certificates

• Reconcile and remit Sales Tax payments and maintain related account reconciliations

• Identify and pay IRS payments related to foreign vendors, also maintain the related account reconciliations and Year end IRS compliance

• Support in the Income Tax Provision workflows

• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

Bring your VIBE:

• Must have flexible work hours end of each  month

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, CPA or MBA preferred

• 3 to 5 years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred

• Experience with SAP or similar general ledger applications

• Very Strong Excel and Word skills required; Macros experience a plus

• Experience with HFM preferred

• Strong analytical skills required; along with attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills

• Authorized to work in the US

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.