Sr Accountant, Royalty

Overview

A publishing organization is seeking a Senior Royalty Accountant to join their Accounting team. This role reports to the Manager of Royalty Accounting and supports royalty accounting activities across both US Trade and Learning divisions. The position focuses on general ledger accuracy, reconciliation, and participation in system and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform royalty accounting close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for US Trade and Learning divisions
• Reconcile royalty sub-ledger balances to the SAP general ledger and investigate discrepancies
• Support process enhancements related to royalty document types and general ledger coding issues arising from the Biblio environment
• Assist with royalty system migrations and enhancements, including data validation, parallel testing, and balance reconciliation during transitions
• Provide audit support by preparing schedules and responding to external auditor requests for annual financial statement audits
• Document workflows, identify control gaps, and implement accounting process improvements
• Interpret contract terms in coordination with Legal and Rights teams to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries regarding royalty balances and accounting positions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in royalty accounting or publishing preferred
• Expert proficiency in SAP, including general ledger posting, account reconciliation, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including managing and reconciling large data sets
• Solid understanding of IFRS
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in book publishing or media/entertainment sectors
• Familiarity with royalty systems, particularly Vista, Fadel (IPM), and Biblio
• Experience with system migration and data conversion projects
• Experience supporting Big Four audit engagements

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $108,000

Location

• This is a remote position tied to the New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway.
• Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.