Staff Accountant, Ceremony of Roses

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As the Staff Accountant at Ceremony of Roses you will support the accounting close and financial reporting processes by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, analyzing variances, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information across multiple merchandising channels. Success in this role looks like accurate and timely close execution, high-quality reconciliations and documentation, thoughtful analysis of variances, and effective collaboration with cross-functional partners to support reliable financial reporting.
What you'll do:

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure financial statements are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items.
• Reconcile revenue and related accounts by merchandising channel (Retail, E-commerce, Tour, and Supply).
• Review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, schedules, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Investigate account variances and unusual activity; escalate issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information required for close, reporting, and audit support.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and responsiveness with cross-functional partners
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Process improvement mindset

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, including support of month-end close.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, BW, BPC).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, investigate issues, apply sound judgment, and maintain data integrity.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting multi-channel revenue accounting (Retail, E-commerce, Tour, and/or Supply).
• Prior experience in a consumer products, retail, or merchandising environment.
• Exposure to audits and preparation of audit support schedules.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and responsiveness with cross-functional partners
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Process improvement mindset

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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.

New York Pay Range

$71,000-$80,000 USD