Royalty Analyst

Abrams, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid holidays

Summer Fridays

Company-paid year-end office closure

Comprehensive health benefits

401k and life insurance

Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Job summary

Abrams, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Royalty Analyst to join the Finance team. This full-time role supports royalty calculations, payments, and reporting for authors and illustrators, with a focus on accuracy and timely operations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn royalty processes within the publishing industry. Hybrid work schedule requires three days in office weekly in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Publishing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of royalties, accounting, or publishing operations experience.
• Basic understanding of publishing contracts and royalty agreements (training provided).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurately calculating royalties based on contractual agreements.
• Help process royalty payments in a timely manner.
• Support compliance with royalty terms and conditions in contracts.
• Prepare and distribute draft royalty statements for review.
• Maintain organized records of royalty payments and calculations.
• Help generate royalty reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in interpreting royalty terms within publishing contracts.
• Enter and verify royalty terms in royalty management systems.
• Utilize royalty management software to track sales and royalty data.
• Work closely with IT, Finance, and Royalties teams to maintain data integrity.
• Respond to basic royalty-related inquiries from internal teams.
• Assist with addressing discrepancies in royalty statements and payments.
• Support internal and external audits related to royalties.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Publishing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Royalty Analyst

Full-Time Regular New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1267

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

ABRAMS is a publishing company with a long history of producing high‑quality illustrated books. As we continue to bring exceptional books to readers around the world, we’re seeking a Royalty Analyst to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Royalty Manager, the Royalty Analyst supports the preparation and processing of royalty calculations, payments, and reporting for authors, illustrators, agents, and other stakeholders. This role involves maintaining royalty data, assisting with statement preparation, and ensuring accurate and timely royalty operations. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn about royalty processes within the publishing industry.

What you’d be doing:

• Assist in accurately calculating royalties based on contractual agreements.
• Help process royalty payments in a timely manner.
• Support compliance with royalty terms and conditions specified in contracts.
• Prepare and distribute draft royalty statements for review.
• Maintain organized records of royalty payments and calculations.
• Help generate royalty reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in interpreting royalty terms within publishing contracts.
• Enter and verify royalty terms and updates in royalty management systems.
• Utilize royalty management software to track sales and royalty data.
• Work closely with IT, Finance, and Royalties teams to maintain data integrity.
• Respond to basic royalty‑related inquiries from internal teams.
• Assist with addressing discrepancies or issues in royalty statements and payments.
• Support internal and external audits related to royalties.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Publishing, or related field.
• 1‑3 years of relevant experience in royalties, accounting, or publishing operations (internship or academic experience may be considered).
• Basic understanding of publishing contracts and royalty agreements (training will be provided).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with royalty software or financial systems a plus.

This position is in New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in‑office presence three days per week.

Base salary range for this position is ($60,000 - $65,000) per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer:

• Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.
• Company‑paid year‑end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day each year.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off.