Job Description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Music Industry!

Are you passionate about supporting a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment? If so, we’d love to get to know you!

Why Work at The MLC?

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is dedicated to excellence, service, transparency, and diversity. Our culture is collaborative, our people are adaptable, and our office environment is open. Here, you are respected and valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and you are empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.

The Role

As a key member of our high-performing accounting organization, you will support the Manager of Accounting in achieving our financial reporting goals in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Your advanced analytical and organizational skills will be essential in solving problems, resolving day-to-day accounting issues, and ensuring proper accounting processes are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in Accounting
• CPA required
• Three years of public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP & internal controls
• Ability to research technical accounting issues
• Experience in music publishing, media, technology, or IP-driven industries is a plus
• Advanced analytical skills using Excel
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills

Essential Responsibilities

You will execute the MLC's accounting strategy by:

• Assisting in the development and documentation of internal control policies and procedures
• Ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collections of funding
• Reviewing all transactions for proper coding to ensure accuracy of our financial reporting
• Providing support for the annual audit
• Mastering the accounting software and developing process improvements
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve our goals
• Applying critical thinking to manage decisions for data transparency

You will participate in all accounting efforts by:

• Assisting the controller with the month-end and year-end close process, preparing all financial statements timely and accurately
• Reviewing and preparing monthly account reconciliations, assessing adequacy of GAAP and escalating key items to management
• Using banking software to enter wire transfers and reviewing the daily cash report
• Assisting the Finance team in managing a bottoms-up budgeting/forecasting process and variance analysis

You Will Champion the MLC's Culture By:

• Applying The MLC's Guiding Principles to your work and behaviors
• Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; embracing collaboration and curiosity
• Engaging in a diverse and dynamic team while continuing your personal development
• Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility

The MLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to pursuing, hiring, and celebrating a diverse workforce. We create an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected and valued. Our hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, military status, or any other category protected by law.

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