ASSOCIATE

PS Business Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PS Business Management seeks an Associate to join our team in New York. The role covers tour management, banking, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks to support musicians, songwriters, producers, and other high-profile clients in the entertainment space.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Music Industry Studies and 1–2 years of accounting experience in an office setting. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and tools like Xero or QuickBooks is a plus, with a positive, detail-focused

Qualifications

• Passion for music and the music industry.
• College graduate with an Accounting / Finance degree or Music Industry Studies degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ accounting in an office environment; music/entertainment clients preferred.
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Xero or QuickBooks knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tour management: enter tour dates from third-party systems and manage tax withholding reductions.
• Banking: learn banking system, process timely payments, obtain approvals, file paperwork for new accounts.
• Bookkeeping: accounts payable/receivable, transfers, credit card reconciliations, journal entries.
• Administrative tasks: answer phones, emails, copies, and file documents in client folders.
• Interact professionally with clients and their teams; handle special projects as needed.
• Other duties as required by the firm.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

Music Industry Studies degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Associate/ Full Time

We are a Business Management firm that manages finances for musicians, songwriters, producers, and other high-profile clients in the entertainment space. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Associate.

Responsibilities include:

• Tour Management- entering new tour dates in our system from 3rd party systems, application of tax withholding reduction, keeping the team informed of timing- budgeting & reconciliation of tours. Helping with budget preparation.
• Banking – learning our banking system and taking charge of making payments timely, getting approvals, and saving down correct corresponding support. Filing paperwork to open new accounts.
• Bookkeeping – accounts payable, accounts receivable, transfers, reconciling credit cards and journal entries.
• Administrative tasks- answering phones, emails, making copies and scanning documents in proper client folders.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and their teams.
• Many other special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Passion for music and the music industry is a must.
• Strong grasp of Accounting principles – College Graduate with an Accounting / Finance degree or Music Industry Studies degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience, Accounting in an office environment – Business Management experience with entertainment/ music/ high net worth clients preferred.
• Positive attitude, a self-motivator with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Excellent verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Xero, QuickBooks, or another accounting software knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.

The ideal candidate is thorough and direct with strong critical thinking skills and someone who can prioritize effectively.

Salary: $55-65k, commensurate with experience