Senior Accountant, Ad Sales Finance

Senior Accountant, Ad Sales FinanceNBCUniversal Advertising Sales is a ~2,000 person organization supporting approximately $10 billion of revenue across Broadcast, Cable and Digital Platforms. Ad Sales Finance supports all revenue reporting, forecasting, accounting, credit & collections, operational management of costs as well as incentive compensation design and administration for the salesforce. Primary responsibilities include oversight of close processes, balance sheet and net income controllership, corporate reporting, and accounting policies and implementation.The Senior Accountant, Ad Sales Finance position will play a key role in the general accounting and compliance of NBCUniversal's Ad Sales division. This role will work closely with financial and operational leadership and have exposure to all aspects of the sales organization. The New York based role will report into the Financial Controller for Ad Sales based in London.Responsibilities:Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for Ad Sales, including analyzing balance sheet accounts, supporting accrual calculations, posting journal entries, and ensuring accounts are accurately statedReview journal entries from a controllership perspective to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policiesReconcile and analyze movements in key balance sheet accounts, including preparation of quarterly balance sheet review packages to be reviewed with Ad Sales Finance leadershipQuarterly balance sheet packages and other additional close-related reporting requests for NBCU CorporatePrepare balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with NBCU Account Reconciliation PolicyAssist process owners in documentation of SOX controlsOversee intercompany cross-charges with other NBCU group entities, ensuring accuracy and timely settlementPerform reconciliations of accruals to actuals to assess methodology and recommend process improvements, identifying opportunities for simplification and standardization across the divisionOwn Robotics Process Automation (RPA) initiatives across the Ad Sales division to drive efficiency and strengthen controlsConduct periodic audits of T&E and P-Card expenses to ensure policy compliancePartner with finance teams across NBCU and collaborate with key operational leaders to support business objectivesQualifications:Basic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting2+ years of progressive accounting experiencePublic accounting/Big 4 experience preferredAbility to manage priorities, communication, and decision making effectively when reporting to a direct manager who is based in a different office and time zoneExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reportingHighly organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing deadlines effectivelySolid written and verbal communication skillsAble to work independently but also as part of wider team in a matrix organizationAdditional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short noticeThis position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.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