Analyst, Music Label Royalty Administration

Position Summary
Gelfand Rennert & Feldman (GRF) is seeking an Analyst Music Label Royalty Administration ideally with experience handling complex royalty accounting. The Analyst is responsible for preparing royalty statements and allocation schedules on behalf of independent record label and music clients. Gelfand Rennert & Feldman provides team members flexibility in work schedules. This position can be based remotely from the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical artist producer or net profit royalty accountings for independent label clients
• Summarize artist and third-party agreements and apply key provisions to the preparation of royalty statements
• Analyze sales data files from various distribution sources
• Set up product metadata artist royalty rates and mechanical license in royalty accounting software
• Prepare mechanical royalties which includes confirming publishing splits and obtaining mechanical licenses
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role is required
• Over 2 years of experience in a similar role along with royalty software experience is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of recording agreements royalty calculations and contract review
• Working knowledge of royalty accounting software (RoyaltyShare Curve Record Maestro or SR1)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required including and not limited to pivot table creation
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This is a non-exempt overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60000 - $65000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matter expertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits information including education and work experience is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

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Gelfand Rennert & Feldman (GRF) is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers athletes executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music motion pictures television sports literature and other creative and performing arts as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management family office and business management services. For more information about GRF visit: or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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