Royalty Accountant Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Royalty Accountant position involves calculating and processing royalty payments, preparing statements, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate records of contracts and royalties. Collaboration with various teams is essential. This role offers a 100% remote work environment with a preference for candidates located in EST, working EST hours, and is with a global publishing company.
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Royalty Accountant Job 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.
