[Hiring] Accounting Assistant @Bertelsmann

Role Description

We are currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Rights Management team. The Royalties Department represents a roster of award-winning and celebrated titles across an editorial breadth that includes quality nonfiction and literary and classic fiction.

The Royalties Accounting Assistant is an integral part of the author statement process and full execution of author payments and provides the opportunity to interact with editorial, subsidiary rights, international sales, managing editorial and finance departments.

• Maintain and update profit share and royalties records in SAP (PRH Rights Management database)
• Perform analysis for profit share contracts to ensure that all advances, earnings and expenses are recorded timely and accurately
• Prepare and process profit share statement payments
• Maintain various profit share cost rate data tables
• Liaise with various departments to maintain accurate account information and resolve issues regarding statements, contracts or advances
• Post manual adjustments as needed to the general ledger
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• A self-starter with impeccable attention to detail
• Proactive and self-governing approach to work, including strong problem-solving skills
• Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel & MS Word and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications
• Business, finance and/or accounting background preferred; prior publishing experience is a plus

Requirements

• This position is open to remote.
• Salary for this position is $55,000.
• Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
• Applications for this role will be accepted through November 13 or until the role is filled.
• We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 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