Accounting Assistant - (Open to remote)

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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.

Salary for this position is $55,000. Please apply using our online application process and include your résumé and cover letter. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping; A self-starter with impeccable attention to detail; It is essential that the candidate possesses a proactive and self-governing approach to work, including a strong ability to problem solve autonomously; 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