Senior Analyst, Sync Licensing

Job Description

Senior Analyst, Sync Licensing (remote position)

This position is primarily responsible for all Sync Licensing collection activities, working closely with the Sync Licensing, Accounts Receivable and Royalty Teams. Sync Licensing refers to all music that is used to support visual content including placements in TV programs, films, advertisement and video games. Sync placement can earn the rights holder incremental royalty income in addition to the exposure an artist can receive. This position will be 100% remote.

What you'll do:
• Establish relationships with licensee client's management to foster communication and help facilitate an efficient payment process (using correct banking info, providing remittance details on payments, etc.) for the ultimate goal of receiving payment for Sync licensing agreements.
• Contact customers via phone and email for collection resolution. Provide customer service regarding billing queries, process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and manage settlements.
• Analyze current collection processes, and reengineer to enhance efficiency and improve DSO. Work with GOLD (Global Licensing System) user and IT teams to incorporate system enhancements.
• Liaise with corporate cash management, labels and royalty teams to identify and apply payments, and prepare SAP journal entries as needed.
• Forecast and manage monthly collection objectives for the purpose of monitoring/reducing delinquency for assigned accounts, and enlist the efforts of sales and senior management teams when necessary to accelerate the collection process
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with internal and external and internal customers and teams.

Who you are:
• You have 3+ years of comparable work experience, where you have a demonstrated track level of success in this field; an Accounting background is also great
• You have solid computer literacy skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP (a major plus)
• An excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, and senior management
• Must be resourceful; someone who enjoys the research and ''the hunt'' to get invoices paid in a timely matter
• You are responsible and accountable for everything you do and take pride in everything we achieve together
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details
• You are thorough and thoughtful in your approach to problem solving
• You have fantastic communication skills. You are assertive without being aggressive. You are a bit of a diplomat and love building strong relationships

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
• 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

This position requires that the job candidate be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that an applicant will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna), or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine). The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9o644-18-118-145-114-42 in your application.