Staff Accountant

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in New York. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and transparency across Kobalt’s financial reporting and operational processes. You’ll be involved in month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting both audits and strategic projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is eager to grow their career in a fast-paced, international music company. You’ll gain exposure to complex financial operations while helping us continuously improve processes and deliver best-in-class reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, preparing and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries across balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Conduct detailed monthly variance analysis of cost centers, ensuring proper coding of operating expenses.
• Assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures, while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual external audits by preparing analyses and providing necessary documentation.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments in support of management and strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting with a desire to grow.
• Solid working knowledge of accrual-based accounting with exposure to full P&L and balance sheet.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or similar).
• Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking ability.

Desirable:

• Experience in a medium-sized, fast-paced accounting environment.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or other accounting systems.
• CPA candidate status.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

What Success Looks Like

• By Month 3: You’ll be independently managing reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis with accuracy and attention to detail.
• By Month 6: You’ll be a trusted contributor in the month-end close process and actively identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• By Year 1: You’ll play a key role in audits, financial reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives, demonstrating confidence and ownership in your work.

Key Behaviours for Success

• Collaboration & Teamwork: You work openly with peers and management, supporting cross-functional workflows and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Communication: You clearly and professionally share insights, both in writing and verbally, ensuring stakeholders understand financial data and analysis.
• Time Management & Prioritization: You balance multiple responsibilities effectively, meeting deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interviews with the Hiring Manager and Finance team
• Final stage interviews in our New York office
• Feedback at each stage

We aim to complete the full process from application to offer within three weeks. If there are any delays, our Recruitment Team will keep you updated at every step.

Why Choose Us

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full background check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

The range provided is for NYC-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than NYC may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $65,000 - $75,000