Accounting Assistant - (Open to remote)
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
We are currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Rights Management team. The Royalties Department represents a roster of award-winning and celebrated titles across an editorial breadth that includes quality nonfiction and literary and classic fiction.
The Royalties Accounting Assistant is an integral part of the author statement process and full execution of author payments and provides the opportunity to interact with editorial, subsidiary rights, international sales, managing editorial and finance departments.
The Role
- Maintain and update profit share and royalties records in SAP (PRH Rights Management database)
- Perform analysis for profit share contracts to ensure that all advances, earnings and expenses are recorded timely and accurately
- Prepare and process profit share statement payments
- Maintain various profit share cost rate data tables
- Liaise with various departments to maintain accurate account information and resolve issues regarding statements, contracts or advances
- Post manual adjustments as needed to the general ledger
- Prepare ad hoc reports as requested
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
- A self-starter with impeccable attention to detail
- It is essential that the candidate possesses a proactive and self-governing approach to work, including a strong ability to problem solve autonomously
- Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel & MS Word and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications
- Business, finance and/or accounting background preferred; prior publishing experience is a plus
About the Company
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.
Additional Information: This is position is open to remote.
Salary for this position is $55,000. Please apply using our online application process and include your résumé and cover letter. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
Applications for this role will be accepted through November 13 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
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From Bertelsmann-Jobs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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