Accounting Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Manage and update profit share and royalties records in SAP and the PRH Rights Management database.

• Review profit share contracts to ensure that advances, earnings, and expenses are recorded accurately and promptly.

• Prepare and execute payments for profit share statements.

• Maintain cost rate data tables for profit sharing.

• Collaborate with editorial, subsidiary rights, international sales, managing editorial, and finance departments.

• Ensure accurate account information and address any issues related to statements, contracts, or advances.

• Process manual adjustments in the general ledger.

• Generate ad hoc reports as needed.

• Assist in the author statement process and facilitate author payments within the Royalties Department.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• A proactive and self-directed approach to work.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

• Capability to implement organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and MS Word.

• Willingness and ability to learn new applications.

• Preferred background in business, finance, and/or accounting.

• Previous experience in publishing is advantageous.

• Submission of a résumé and cover letter is required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 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.

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.

• Remote work arrangement.