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Senior Accountant (Assessments)

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Are you interested in joining a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment? If you do, we would like to get to know you.

 WORKING AT THE MLC

The MLC is committed to excellence, service and transparency. Our culture is collaborative, and our team works in a hybrid environment. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.

 

---Are you interested in helping create a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment?  If you do, we’d like to get to know you. ​

WORKING AT THE MLC​

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is committed to excellence, service, transparency, and diversity. Our culture is collaborative, our people are adaptable, and our office environment is open. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve challenges while contributing to meaningful work that supports the music industry.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will support the Controller within a high-performing accounting organization. You will help achieve the MLC's financial reporting objectives in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by partnering with internal and external resources. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to address day-to-day accounting matters, support financial operations, and ensure accounting processes and controls are operating effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS​

·        Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Accounting

·        CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure (including those currently sitting for the CPA exam) are strongly encouraged to apply

·        Three or more years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred

·        Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

·        Ability to research and analyze technical accounting matters

·        Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

·        Experience working in music, licensing, royalty or related industries preferred

·        Detail-oriented and highly organized

·        Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES​

YOU WILL EXECUTE THE MLC’S ACCOUNTING STRATEGY BY:

·        Assisting in the development, implementation, and documentation of internal control policies and procedures

·        Reviewing financial transactions for proper coding and accounting treatment to ensure accurate financial reporting

·        Supporting annual financial statement audits and other compliance-related audits

·        Mastering accounting systems and identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

·        Collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve organizational objectives

·        Applying critical thinking and sound judgement to support financial transparency and decision-making

YOU WILL PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACCOUNTING EFFORTS BY:

·        Assisting the Controller with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are prepared timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP

·        Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and supporting schedules

·        Participating in financial controls testing and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards

·        Supporting SOC 1 compliance activities, including documentation and control execution

·        Performing detailed monthly and quarterly royalty assessment reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of incoming data from digital service providers (DSPs)

·        Generating periodic assessment performance and variance reports, highlighting key insights and trends for leadership review

·        Utilizing banking software to process wire transfers and assist with daily cash management activities

·        Participating in the monthly royalty distribution cycle and preparing related journal entries

·        Assisting with special projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations as needed

·        Working cross-functionally to support the organization's accounting, reporting, and compliance objectives

 

YOU WILL CHAMPION THE MLC’S CULTURE BY:​

·        Embracing The MLC’s leadership values and applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your team’s work

·        Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas

·        Building strong relationships across the organization and contributing to a positive, inclusive team environment

·        Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the development of future leaders

·        Inspiring others through professionalism, enthusiasm, accountability, and humility others with your enthusiasm and humility

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE MLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT COMMITS TO PURSUING, HIRING, AND CELEBRATING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE MLC DOES NOT MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, GENDER-IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND COMPENSATION.

 

 

YOU WILL CHAMPION THE MLC’S CULTURE BY:

  • Embracing The MLC’s leadership values and applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your team’s work
  • Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
  • Building a dynamic team; mentoring team members; developing future leaders
  • Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility

THE MLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE MLC DOES NOT MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, GENDER-IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND COMPENSATION.

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