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BruntWork · 1 month ago

Bookkeeper (Music Royalty & Publishing Accounting)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

BruntWork is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with specialized expertise in music royalty accounting and publishing administration. This remote role involves tracking, reconciling, and reporting all income streams while ensuring accurate royalty and publishing records for artists, writers, and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Set up and maintain royalty accounts for artists, producers, featured collaborators, and writers

Apply contract terms, royalty splits, and deal structures accurately

Calculate royalties and generate periodic royalty statements

Maintain an up-to-date song catalogue, including correct splits and ownership details

Track and reconcile publishing income across relevant sources

Track and reconcile income from distributors, DSPs, YouTube, sync licensing, neighbouring rights, and other revenue sources

Match payments to statements, contracts, and internal records

Prepare detailed reconciliation and variance reports

Track artist and project advances, recoupable expenses, and cost allocations

Maintain accurate recoupment schedules and monitor progress

Prepare periodic financial summaries, royalty statements, and reconciliation reports

Support the team with statement walkthroughs, clarifications, and internal inquiries

Identify discrepancies, missing income, or reporting issues and follow up as needed

Initial system setup and financial health check

Ongoing royalty and publishing administration

Accurate and timely royalty statements

Reconciliation reports for all income streams

Ad-hoc analytical and administrative support

Qualification

Music royalty accountingPublishing administrationRoyalty splits understandingAdvanced spreadsheet skillsNumerical accuracyRoyalty softwareAttention to detailIndependent workOrganizational skills