Job Description
, NY
UNITEDMASTERS
Full-time
# Who are we
As a industry alternative for independent artists, UnitedMasters provides premium music distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world's biggest brands. We enable artists to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights while introducing them to millions of fans worldwide through our direct brand partnerships.
The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Instagram, Dropbox, Complex, VICE and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation.
# What's the role
UnitedMasters is looking to hire a Royalty Accountant, reporting to the Senior Accountant and based in our NYC office. The Royalty Accountant role will play an integral part in helping our global network of independent artists realize the financial benefits of their success. They should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be eager to work in a fast-paced technology compaand be excited to take on challenges. The ideal candidate will have a keen analytical mind and a natural empathy for the challenges and opportunities faced by UM artists and the business leaders helping them. In addition, they will not be afraid to leverage technology integration or process improvement to drive efficiency and improved artist services.
In the role, the Royalty Accountant will:
Lead preparation of month-end close activities including Revenue Reporting; reconciliation of streaming, licensing, and brand related revenue
Manage the royalty accounting system, including collection and processing of monthly Royalty reporting from 35+ Streaming platforms
Generate monthly Artist Royalty Statements for over 100k artists who distribute music through UM
Recoupment analysis, maintenance, and reconciliation of artist account balances on a monthly basis
Create and distribute Quarterly Artist Recoupment statements for UM Artists in accordance with Artist Agreements
Facilitate timely and accurate Artist Royalty payments on a monthly basis
Streamline compacost management processes including distribution cost recoupment, utilizing strong analytical skills and financial knowledge
# Who you are
3+ years of public and/or corporate accounting at a fast-growth company
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
Music industry experience preferred
Strong Experience in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite and Accounting Software (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, through delivery of quick results and strong multitasking skills
Exceptional communication skills with a track record of presenting complex analyses
Demonstrates an unwavering attention to detail
UNITEDMASTERS
Full-time
# Who are we
As a industry alternative for independent artists, UnitedMasters provides premium music distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world's biggest brands. We enable artists to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights while introducing them to millions of fans worldwide through our direct brand partnerships.
The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Instagram, Dropbox, Complex, VICE and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation.
# What's the role
UnitedMasters is looking to hire a Royalty Accountant, reporting to the Senior Accountant and based in our NYC office. The Royalty Accountant role will play an integral part in helping our global network of independent artists realize the financial benefits of their success. They should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be eager to work in a fast-paced technology compaand be excited to take on challenges. The ideal candidate will have a keen analytical mind and a natural empathy for the challenges and opportunities faced by UM artists and the business leaders helping them. In addition, they will not be afraid to leverage technology integration or process improvement to drive efficiency and improved artist services.
In the role, the Royalty Accountant will:
Lead preparation of month-end close activities including Revenue Reporting; reconciliation of streaming, licensing, and brand related revenue
Manage the royalty accounting system, including collection and processing of monthly Royalty reporting from 35+ Streaming platforms
Generate monthly Artist Royalty Statements for over 100k artists who distribute music through UM
Recoupment analysis, maintenance, and reconciliation of artist account balances on a monthly basis
Create and distribute Quarterly Artist Recoupment statements for UM Artists in accordance with Artist Agreements
Facilitate timely and accurate Artist Royalty payments on a monthly basis
Streamline compacost management processes including distribution cost recoupment, utilizing strong analytical skills and financial knowledge
# Who you are
3+ years of public and/or corporate accounting at a fast-growth company
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
Music industry experience preferred
Strong Experience in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite and Accounting Software (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, through delivery of quick results and strong multitasking skills
Exceptional communication skills with a track record of presenting complex analyses
Demonstrates an unwavering attention to detail
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Royalty Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.