Senior Accountant Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mechanical Licensing Collective in Nashville is seeking a Senior Accountant to support their accounting team. Responsibilities include financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 3 years of public accounting experience, and knowledge of GAAP. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in the music industry and collaborate in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Job Description
Senior Accountant in
Nashville Job Ref:
2944867576
Employer:
Network Company Name:
Mechanical Licensing Collective
Industry:
Accounting/Auditing
Job Type:
Full Time
State:
Tennessee
City:
Nashville
Zip Code:
37203
Post Date:
05/08/2025 Are you interested in helping support a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment? If you do, we’d like to get to know you.
WORKING AT THE MLC
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is committed to excellence, service, transparency, and diversity. Our culture is collaborative, our people are adaptable, and our office environment is open. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.
THE ROLE
In this role, you are responsible for supporting the Manager, Accounting in a high performing accounting organization. You will achieve our financial reporting goals in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by partnering with both internal and external resources. You will use advanced analytical and organizational skills to solve problems. This includes resolving day-to-day accounting issues and interacting with various teams to ensure proper accounting processes are in place and followed.
Q UALIFICATIONS
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 working in music publishing, media, technology, or some other IP-driven industry along with experience managing financial issues related to royalties and administration, is a plus
Advanced analytical skills using Excel
Detail oriented, and highly organized
Self-starter and results driven 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 used and developing process improvements
Working 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, accurately and in compliance with GAAP
Reviewing and preparing monthly account reconciliations, assessing adequacy of GAAP and escalating key items to management
Using the 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 your behaviors
Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
Engaging in a diverse and dynamic team; continuing with personal development
Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility
THE MLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT COMMITS TO PURSUING, HIRING, AND CELEBRATING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE MLC DOES NOT MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, GENDER-IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND
COMPENSATION.