Sr. Accountant

Company Description

NBCUniversal 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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Senior Accountant, Media Group

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the general accounting and compliance of NBCUniversal’s Media Group. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the NBC and Bravo linear networks, syndication studio, and direct to consumer businesses, as well as Media HQ. 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 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 Media’s overall close and control structure.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record accurate and timely journal entries within SAP
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close to ensure deadlines are met and all items are recorded in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in account reconciliation tool
• Support the Media Group finance team in all planning processes, including Long Range Planning, Annual Budgets and Operator Reviews
• Support business process by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, Accounts payable, treasury, tax, human resources, IT, and legal
• Support ad hoc data requests, deliverables and other controllership deadlines
• Continually improve business processes through automation, thoughtful analysis and researching or benchmarking best practices inside and outside of the company
• Prepare and assist with reporting Balance Sheet variance analysis and quarterly review
• Assist process owners in documentation of SOX controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience; CPA or on track
• Public accounting experienced preferred
• Proven ability to work independently, execute well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and a quick learner
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to think critically and research ad hoc accounting issues
• Problem solving skills, ability to dig into problems and drive resolutions
• Solid analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

This position has been designated as a hybrid , generally contributing from the New York, NY 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: $80,000 - $95,000.

Additional Information

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 and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected] .