
Accounting Assistant
Posted 10 hours ago

Posted 10 hours ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.
• Manage and update records for profit sharing and royalties within the SAP (PRH Rights Management database).
• Evaluate profit share contracts to guarantee that advances, earnings, and expenses are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Prepare and process payments for profit share statements.
• Maintain tables for profit share cost rate data.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate account information and resolve any issues related to statements, contracts, or advances.
• Make manual adjustments to the general ledger as necessary.
• Generate ad hoc reports as needed.
• Engage with editorial, subsidiary rights, international sales, managing editorial, and finance teams.
• Process author payments and assist with the author statement workflow.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive and self-directed work ethic.
• Strong ability to independently solve problems.
• Capability to implement organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and MS Word.
• Willingness and capability to learn new applications.
• Background in business, finance, and/or accounting is preferred.
• Previous experience in publishing is advantageous.
• Submission of résumé and cover letter is required.
• 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.
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Siigo
Pear Tree.
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