Full Charge Bookkeeper
Tuff City Records
New York, NYThis is a Part Time Job
We are seeking a part-time Full Charge Bookkeeper (W-2) to run day-to-day accounting for the label and its music publishing operations.
Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week during business hours.
Location: On site - Midtown West, New York City.
Pay: $23 - $28 per hour.
Responsibilities
General accounting and financial management:
• Maintain and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile credit card accounts.
• Manage cash flow forecasting.
Music publishing royalties and licensing:
• Track and record royalty income from PROs (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music), mechanical rights organizations, and sync licensing deals.
• Ensure proper allocation of royalties to songwriters, composers, and rights holders.
• Reconcile royalty statements from distributors and publishers.
Tax compliance and reporting:
• Work with CPAs on income tax preparation and audits.
Software and systems:
• Use QuickBooks for reconciling and reporting and Notion (productivity software).
• Maintain secure financial records for audits and investor reporting.
Requirements
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Minimum QuickBooks experience: 3 years.
• Available for monthly meetings with the owner.
• Excellent communication a must.
• Interest in the music business a plus.
Salary/Benefits
$23 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience. Part time, up to 30 hours per week.
Additional Information
Tuff City Records is an independent record label in midtown Manhattan, with 40 years of experience and a rich portfolio of copyrights and other intellectual property. The company executes a steady stream of third-party licenses for both physical and digital media, including records, TV, film, and ad campaigns across America, Europe, and Asia.
Please do not call or visit without an invitation to interview.
