• Royalty Accountant (Moosic, PA Hybrid)

    HarperCollins Publishers (Moosic, PA)


    Overview

     

    HarperCollins Publishers in Moosic, PA is currently seeking an Accountant to work in our Royalty Department. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your accounting experience in a Publishing environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Performs a variety of accounting tasks, including account analyses.

    + Examines documents, including system-generated reports to ensure the accuracy of royaltypayment computations and adherence to contractual obligations.

    + Ensures that transactions are properly supported, are pertinent to policies and procedures, and are in accord with acceptable accounting standards.

    + Responsible for exercising sound professional judgment and proper accounting procedures in all projects as well as the implementation of necessary controls.

    + Responsible for any special projects related to royalty.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field, required

    + Three or more years of prior accounting experience, required; prior royalty experience, a plus

    + Skilled in the Microsoft Office suite,proficiency in Excel and Access, required.Experience should include V lookups and pivot tables

    + Ability to learn new software and implement changes in accounting systems

    + Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify variances or unusual trends that require further investigation

    + Detail and deadline oriented

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to coordinate with colleagues on all levels

    + Organized with excellent time management skills

    + Ability to work with limited supervision

    + Ability to prepare reports in an accurate and concise manner

     

    _HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job._ **_That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred._**

     

    The salary range for this position is $55,000- $60,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

     

    In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

     

    _HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer._

     

    **Job Locations** _US-PA-Moosic_

    **Category** _Finance_