Junior Analyst, Royalty Audit

Job Description

The role of the Junior Analyst is to provide assistance in the areas of audit clams analysis, retrieval and preparation of support documents, maintaining audit files, and schedules and other miscellaneous administrative functions in support of the Audit Department's objectives.

What you'll do:
• Prepare and send commencement documents, including non-disclosure agreement, to external auditors.
• Retrieval of support documentation requested by external auditors which includes reviewing/extracting data from various royalty, sales, distribution and inventory systems
• Verifying the accuracy of audit schedules and assisting with the review of audit claims
• Preparation and analysis of claim schedules
• Investigate potential counterclaims
• Review and interpret agreements, mechanical licenses, rate calculations, and publisher splits.
• Prepare and maintain audit files, including copies of documentation provided, correspondence and emails.
• Provide management with status of audit work
• Communicate with other Sony Music departments to confirm accurate reporting
• Other duties/projects assigned by management
• Assist with special projects on an as needed basis

Who you are:
• Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and review information from several different sources
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must have a curious nature and a strong ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Music Business preferred.
• 1-2 years of related work experience, preferably in audit or royalty accounting.
• Experience in interpreting artist contracts and processing royalty statements.
• The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Advanced data management Excel skills (e.g. V-lookup, macros, formulas, etc.) a plus.
• Access, SQL, or other experience related to manipulating/slicing big data is a plus.
• Experience with SAP or other financial systems desired.

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Pay Range

$45,000 - $50,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rovzx4-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.