We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
UMG West Coast Labels is comprised of the Capitol Music Group and the Interscope Geffen A&M Music Group. This position will be responsible for supporting UMG West Coast Labels vendor payment processes and vendor setup for the Marketing departments. Responsibilities include: creating POs and issuing payments on behalf of the Marketing departments, setting up vendors on behalf of the Marketing departments reconciling creative budgets in Uniport monthly/quarterly, working closely with the Marketing departments on a day-to-day basis to manage their budgets.
How you’ll CREATE:
Provide support with the management of Marketing budgets for two labels and their subsidiaries.
Work with the Financial Operations team to complete vendor setups and other Accounts
Payable tasks.
Process a high volume of invoices within Uniport and ensure all invoices are UMG
compliant.
Provide Uniport training and support as needed.
Code and create overhead and marketing purchase orders (according to specific artist contract deals) for third-party vendors.
Complete Marketing project setups in SAP.
Process same day and wire payment requests, including checking dollar amounts, documentation, approvals, and GL coding.
Interface with the label departments and third-party vendors to resolve any discrepancies or invoice issues.
Perform various month end closing tasks, journal entries, and audits and resolve any budget discrepancies.
Create and manage excel reports outlining budget summaries to assist marketing departments with quarterly planning.
Day to day interaction with users across all UMG business units in the U.S.
Other general administration duties as needed.
Bring your VIBE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Must be able to keep information confidential
Strong written, verbal communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work within a diverse environment and develop working relationships across the departments and at all levels
Ability to work effectively under high pressure and demanding situations
Detail-oriented and extremely accurate data entry skills
Demonstrated success with systems/data management
Ability to meet tight deadlines with conflicting priorities
Initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Some SAP and previous experience with Accounts Payable is a plus
1-2 years in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment
Perks Playlist:
Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k
Savings Plan with company matching
Flexible Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays, 2 week “Winter Break” & Summer Fridays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of service)
Perks Playlist:
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:Finance & Accounting
Salary Range:
$50,000-$65,000The 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. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
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