Senior Accountant - Group

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Provide Accounting support to all Sports Group Departments
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process for consolidated NBC Sports Group
• Work closely with Sports Group Financial Planning & Analysis teams during the close process, aligning timelines and reporting objectives
• Prepare and provide monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analyses to Sports Group and Corporate management teams
• Liaise with NBC Sports Group accounting personnel to ensure accounts are accurately stated and that all relevant corporate financial reporting data requests are fulfilled
• Provide ad hoc reporting and financial summaries to various NBC Sports Group business units and management teams
• Responsible for preparing and evaluating key operational and financial metrics
• Assist with T&E and P-card compliance programs for NBC Sports Group, including monthly/quarterly meetings with NBC Group Controller and CFO
• Liaise with business unit finance & operations to communicate policy & process changes
• Assist in the implementation of Corporate and Sports Group initiatives, policies, and procedures
• Work closely with Group Controllership teams to help implement best practices and cohesive reporting across NBCU business units
• Perform other duties and participate in ad hoc projects, as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Experience with general ledger
• Proficient with MS Windows environment and Advanced MS Excel skills

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Knowledge and working experience using SAP, or similar accounting software
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and efficient with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6xj20-3-134-102-182-42 in your application.