Sr Corporate Accounting Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant within MA Controllership owns the accurate and timely execution of commission accounting and information provider royalty accruals, partnering closely with global finance teams to deliver reliable financial results.

Responsibilities

• Advise on accounting treatment for commission plans, including expense recognition policy, and review new contracts for accounting implications
• Manage the global commission accrual and true-up cycle, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and analyzing variances between actuals and forecast
• Review and validate information provider setup and maintain the master information provider details file with calculation methodology, royalty rates, and payment terms. Monitor, book, and adjust automatic and manual information provider accruals, perform quarterly reconciliations, and support variance analysis
• Drive process improvement and automation across commission and information provider accounting workflows, partnering with technology teams to reduce manual effort and strengthen controls
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commission and information provider accrual-related inquiries across Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Royalties Management teams. Also, perform quarterly financial reporting and coordinate inputs across cross-functional teams to support accurate and timely period-end close
• Support senior leadership presentation materials and discussions by translating complex accounting data into clear, actionable insights

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounting, Record-to-Report, or Shared Services operations required

About the Team

The MA Controllership team oversees commission accounting and information provider royalty activities globally, partnering closely with Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Royalties Management to deliver accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and continuous process improvement. By joining this team, you will contribute to a high-impact function at the heart of Moody's financial integrity, working with technology-forward tools and processes to drive efficiency and innovation across the controllership landscape.

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