Royalty Accountant

Aston Carter • New York, NY • 4h ago

Job Title: Royalty AccountantJob Description

This position requires calculating and processing royalty payments based on sales data and contractual terms, preparing and distributing royalty statements to authors and agents, and reconciling royalty accounts to resolve discrepancies. You will also maintain accurate records of contracts, rights, and royalty obligations while ensuring the integrity of royalty data in accounting and royalty systems. Collaboration with editorial, legal, and sales teams is essential to gather necessary data.

Responsibilities

Calculate and process royalty payments based on sales data and contractual terms.

Prepare and distribute royalty statements to authors and agents.

Reconcile royalty accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain accurate records of contracts, rights, and royalty obligations.

Ensure integrity of royalty data in accounting and royalty systems.

Collaborate with editorial, legal, and sales teams to gather necessary data.

Generate regular and ad hoc reports on royalty expenses and trends.

Analyze royalty costs and provide insights to support financial planning.

Assist in audits and respond to royalty-related inquiries.

Support implementation and optimization of royalty accounting software.

Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills

Experience in royalty accounting.

Knowledge of sub rights and contract management.

Proficiency in accounting principles.

Familiarity with Biblio ERP is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the publishing or music/entertainment industry.

Royalty management experience.

Open to candidates with contract or legal experience.

Work Environment

This role offers a 100% remote work environment with a preference for candidates located in EST, as you need to work EST hours. It provides the opportunity to work for a global publishing company, engage in multiple projects and implementations, and support the CFO directly on special assignments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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