Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Sr. Billing & Accounting Analyst will play a critical role in Peacock’s end-to-end revenue share process. This role within the Controllership team requires a combination of accounting, reporting, and billing expertise, and provides the opportunity for cross-functional collaboration with the NBCUniversal Media Group’s partnerships, Decision Science, and Finance teams, as well as with external distribution and content partners.
Finance & Accounting:
- Executing month-end and quarter-end close processes through the posting of journal entries and preparation of account reconciliations
- Retrieving and analyzing data to identify trends, defects, and process opportunities
- Partnering with Decision Sciences team on recurring quality assurance efforts and the investigation of the source and cause of reporting defects
- Assisting with the reconciliation of end user reports to upstream sources, including Hubble, Compass, and Adobe
- Updating partner repository with monthly estimate and quarterly actual reporting, as per contractual requirements
- Assist with ad hoc NBCU reporting and Controllership needs
- Assist with manual reporting needs for non-standard partnerships
- Assist with Accounts Payable functions as needed (i.e. invoice processing, vendor setups, etc.)
- Maintaining the accrual, payment, and reporting calendar with respect to the end-to-end revenue share process
Billing:
- Management of partner setup in SAP and maintenance of partner information (banking, address, etc.)
- Facilitate payments and reporting to all partners on a timely basis according to agreed upon deadlines and payment dates
- Working with internal and external partners to resolve discrepancies and communicate regarding any inquiries
- Process invoices in SAP as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- 2-3 years experience in accounting or finance role
- Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP
- Advanced Excel User
- Desired Characteristics
- Exceptionally organized, capable of dealing with large data sets and managing towards deadlines
- Detail oriented and a critical thinker, able to identify and resolve challenges as they arise
- Robust interpersonal skills and a team-player
- Ability to work independently, execute, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Solid interest in television and technology
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office a minimum of three days per week.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
