Licensing Auditor - Hybrid Role Shaping Music Royalties

ASCAP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer program

Job summary

ASCAP in New York is seeking an Auditor for the Licensing department to schedule and conduct audits of licensees to ensure compliance with licensing terms and complete, accurate reporting. These audits drive additional revenue for ASCAP members by ensuring royalties are paid correctly.

Reporting to the Senior Director, License Auditing, this hybrid role may require travel and demands strong data interpretation, communication, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or audit function within a global Financial Services firm or Media & Entertainment company.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, trace calculations to source documentation, and maintain accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with others in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience auditing contracts or working with licensing agreements (music, publishing, technology licensing, IP licensing, or similar).
• Proven ability to multitask, assess and shift priorities around as needed.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and comfortable learning internal systems/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of ASCAP’s various licensing agreements.
• Schedule and conduct audits of licensees in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
• Perform pre-audit tasks and contact licensee to request records required for audits.
• Prepare audit work papers, adjustments and reports ensuring findings, and conclusions are documented clearly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
• Identify root causes of audit findings (e.g., misclassification, calculation errors, missing data).
• Collaborate with internal ASCAP teams (e.g., Legal, Sales, Finance) to explain audit findings and resolve issues as necessary.

Skills

Excel (advanced formulas)

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

ASCAP in New York is seeking an Auditor for the Licensing department to schedule and conduct audits of licensees to ensure compliance with licensing terms and complete, accurate reporting. These audits drive additional revenue for ASCAP members by ensuring royalties are paid correctly.

Reporting to the Senior Director, License Auditing, this hybrid role may require travel and demands strong data interpretation, communication, and Excel skills.