Accounting Assistant - (Open to remote)

Overview

This position is for an Accounting Assistant to support the Rights Management – Royalties team. The Royalties Department administers author statements and royalties for a roster of titles spanning quality nonfiction and literary and classic fiction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update profit share and royalties records in SAP (Rights Management database)
• Perform analysis for profit share contracts to ensure advances, earnings, and expenses are recorded timely and accurately
• Prepare and process profit share statement payments
• Maintain various profit share cost rate data tables
• Liaise with various departments to maintain accurate account information and resolve issues related to statements, contracts, or advances
• Post manual adjustments as needed to the general ledger
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Self-starter with impeccable attention to detail
• Proactive, self-governing approach to work, including the ability to solve problems autonomously
• Ability to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Word; interest and ability to learn new applications
• Business, finance, and/or accounting background preferred; prior publishing experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 55,000 (yearly)
• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including (but not limited to):
  • Medical/Prescription drug insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Educational Assistance
  • Generous paid time off

Location

• New York, 1745 Broadway, United States
• Remote

Additional Information

• This position is open to remote work.
• Applications are accepted through November 13 or until the role is filled; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.