Accounting Associate

Everyone who has ever experienced music synchronized to a picture knows the undeniable impact that it plays. APM Music has been a crucial part of the experience for over 40 years with placements in the smallest of indie films to the largest blockbuster studio releases, national and worldwide commercial campaigns, TV dramas and sitcoms, sports broadcasting, video games, podcasts, interactive promotions, and user-generated content. If you can name the media, our music has been licensed for it. Our music can be found daily on platforms as diverse as Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Wondery, and Spotify.

Founded in 1983 as a joint venture between Sony/ATV and Universal, APM Music is the recognized leader in the production music industry with a catalog of over 900,000 tracks in every imaginable genre. Our music elevates any content and brings a story to life.

APM Music is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. This role will focus on accounts payable, employee expenses, credit cards, cash application, and bank reconciliations, while supporting month-end close activities and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries
• Record and apply cash receipts accurately in the financial system
• Process accounts payable invoices, corporate credit card transactions, and employee expense reimbursements
• Review and approve expense report coding for accuracy and compliance with company policy
• Update expense workbooks with monthly transactions
• Perform bank and aging reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial sub-schedules
• Support audits and respond to internal inquiries as needed
• Participate in ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS)
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Accounting-related degree or certification
• Passion for the music and entertainment industry

APM is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story. Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to contribute, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.