Senior Accountant - Sirius XM

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support for Cash Accounting and Payroll Accounting, within the accounting organization. This person will be responsible for preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and analytics within established deadlines for successful execution of month-end close process. This role will require knowledge in handling transaction matchings, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliation of clearing accounts, coupled with working knowledge of Blackline, Oracle and Alteryx.

What you’ll do:

• Engage in daily operational controls concerning cash activities.
• Prepare month-end journal entries to accurately reflect business transaction.
• Perform month end reconciliations of all related balance sheet accounts.
• Provide accounting and analytical support as required.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the accounting team to facilitate a smooth month-end accounting close process.
• Communicate on a regular basis with finance team and business liaisons to ensure that the accounting is consistent with the business.  
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing processes to achieve greater efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience within a fast-paced environment; adept at managing shifting priorities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to execute operationally.
• Strong analytical skills and reconciliation experience, including for clearing accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detailed oriented and organized in work with an ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction.
• Ability to interact and work cooperatively and collaboratively with staffs at all levels.
• Good project management and planning skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
• Ability to identify process improvement and leverage automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with large size data in Excel and Alteryx.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Blackline, Alteryx software preferred.
• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this job.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.