What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Kobalt Music?
Company Description
Kobalt is one of the world’s largest and most innovative music companies, leveraging technology to empower creative freedom, transparency, and ownership for artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels. Founded in 2000 by Swedish entrepreneur Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt built a platform to optimize efficiency and transparency in managing digital music payments. With over 700 employees in 12 offices worldwide, Kobalt represents over 20,000 artists and songwriters, 600,000 songs, and 600 publishing companies. Kobalt clients include notable names such as Childish Gambino, Marshmello, Beck, and Paul McCartney, among others.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Staff Accountant, located in Manhattan, NY, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing and maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Daily tasks will include processing invoices, handling payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting audits, and assisting in the preparation of tax filings.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in financial record keeping and reconciliations
- Experience with preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
- Skills in processing invoices, handling payroll, and managing accounts payable and receivable
- Experience conducting audits and assisting in tax filing preparation
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification or progress towards certification is a plus
- Experience in the music industry is a beneficial