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Accountant
HarperCollins
Nashville, TN, United States
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HarperCollins Christian Publishing is in search of an Accountant for their Royalties division. The primary focus of this position will be to ensure the responsibilities of the Royalty Department are being met with regard to data integrity, account maintenance, expense analysis, and reporting needs.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Accountant include but are not limited to:
Essential Responsibilities:
• Accurately interpret contracts between Publishers and Contract Parties
• Ensure royalty and contract data is accurately represented in the royalty software system
• Maintain and review royalty subaccounts
• Develop tools for review and analysis
• Monitor expiring contracts and sell off periods
• Manage royalty system updates including accurate review of beneficiary changes and letters of direction
• Advise the Author Care Department with regard to detailed royalty account inquiries
• Work closely with the Contracts Departments to suggest and approve contract language as it relates to Royalty provisions
• Manage projects as determined by the Royalty Manager
• Analyze and audit royalty data and reports
Qualifications:
Desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, education and skills:
Knowledge/Work Experience: 2 years in an Accounting or Finance Department
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Industry Knowledge:
• System implementation experience a plus
• Publishing and other enterprise level systems (JDEdwards) experience a plus
Skills:
• Excel, Intermediate Level a plus
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.