Staff Accountant
ASCAP
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
DESCRIPTION:
Job Overview:
As a Staff Accountant, you will be a critical team member of ASCAP’s Accounting & Finance team and will ensure that our hard-working songwriter and publisher members are correctly paid for public performances of their licensed works. You'll have the opportunity to work in several different areas, including royalty operations, revenue accounting, and with ASCAP's general ledger. Outside of the day-to-day work within the Accounting & Finance Department, you will work closely with other ASCAP teams including, but not limited to, the Membership, Licensing, Global Services, Distribution, and Human Resources Teams, working on cross-department projects as they come up. This position will report to the Director, Accounting.
Areas of Responsibility & Accountability:
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Month-end and year-end financial report generation, review, and distribution.
• Preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Preparation and support of the annual financial statement audit process.
• Preparation and support of various tax filings throughout the year.
• Assist with preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.
• Account reconciliation and analysis, including timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
• Work with royalty operations and revenue accounting teams as needed to resolve issues and reconcile items.
• Perform fixed asset management and reconcile monthly purchases with the Accounts Payable team.
• Assist with maintenance and organization of accounting files.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned, including ad-hoc reporting and expense reports.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• Valid U.S. Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license (or CPA in progress) is a plus.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounting, cash disbursement/banking requirements, and financial statement consolidation.
• Functional knowledge of accounting and finance software applications and the ability to work and collaborate with technology teams.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment (as well as independently), prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• This position requires the incumbent to be in the office three days per week.
Salary/Benefits
$65,000.00
- 74,000.00
per year
$65,000 - $74,000 /year USD
Additional Information
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of over one million songwriters, composers, and music publishers, representing some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by its members, ASCAP is the only not-for-profit performing rights organization in the U.S. It licenses a repertory of more than 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses, including streaming services, cable television, radio, and brick-and-mortar establishments such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants, and bars. ASCAP collects licensing fees, identifies and processes trillions of performances annually, and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license provides an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while ensuring fair compensation for songwriters and composers. ASCAP advocates for the rights and value of music creators, drives industry innovation, builds community, and offers essential resources and support for creators to thrive in their careers.
