POSITION SCOPE
This position will perform accounting support functions for both Syndication and Publishing Royalties. This position will assist the Royalty Managers with the monthly and quarterly preparation and distribution of company royalties to creators and authors accurately and efficiently.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing information to generate periodic royalty statements and remittances while maintaining royalty audit compliance
- Assimilate data to answer questions/requests from authors / creators / agents / licensors or for internal requests
- Maintain creator and author contract files
- Properly allocate any directly shared expenses
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and semi-annual remittances to authors and creators
- Assist in preparing monthly journal entries related to the royalty process
- Preparation of Title and Feature profit and loss statements as needed and requested
- Assist with the maintenance of feature and title inventory within the Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting system
- Assist contract administrator and management in contract negotiations to ensure royalty components align with business models
- Assist with the preparation of 1099 and 1042 tax forms on an annual basis
- Performing other job-related duties and special projects, as requested.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
To excel in this position, the individual needs to be organized, task-oriented, possess strong interpersonal communication skills and have pride and ownership in their work. The ability to recognize issues and address them, as they arise, is a key component to the role. Also, the position requires a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite of Office products, and ability to work with/improve upon Company provided technology in the most efficient way to accomplish the responsibilities of the position. The successful individual will continue to look for opportunities to grow their knowledge/hone their skills to improve efficiencies and to work smarter.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- Ability to interact and communicate with others
- Ability to learn new skills as needed
- A minimum of two (2) years prior accounting experience, in public or private industry