Senior Accountant, Royalty

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

📋 Description

• Execute royalty accounting closing activities, which include making journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis for US Trade and Macmillan Learning.

• Reconcile royalty sub-ledger balances with the SAP general ledger while investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

• Assist in ongoing process improvement initiatives related to royalty document types and GL coding issues stemming from the Biblio environment.

• Aid in royalty system migrations and enhancements, encompassing data validation, parallel testing, and balance reconciliation during the transition.

• Support the preparation of audit schedules and respond to requests from external auditors related to annual financial statement audits.

• Contribute to the documentation of workflows, identify control weaknesses, and implement improvements in accounting processes.

• Collaborate with the Legal and Rights teams to interpret contract terms, ensuring accurate accounting treatment.

• Address inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding royalty balances and accounting positions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

• 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years specifically in royalty accounting or publishing.

• Expert-level proficiency in SAP, including GL postings, account reconciliations, and reporting tasks.

• Advanced skills in Excel, particularly in managing and reconciling large datasets.

• Strong comprehension of IFRS standards.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Relevant experience in book publishing or the media/entertainment industry.

• Familiarity with royalty systems, especially Vista and/or Fadel (IPM), and Biblio.

• Experience with system migration and data conversion initiatives.

• Background in supporting Big Four audit engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.