Junior Business Analyst - Publishing Job at Lynne Palmer Executive Recruitment i

(NYC/Hybrid) Growing NYC publisher seeking a Junior Business Analyst - Publishing

Book topics include religion, leadership, social justice, wellness, and self-help. This role will report to the VP, Business Management and Operations, and will have key responsibilities supporting the company in daily financial operations. Will also perform specialized work that requires comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and GAAP principles.

Main Responsibilities Include:

1. Create monthly summaries of financial performance and key performance indicators.
2. Support the financial monthly close process, including detailed analyses of sales, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, accruals, and title count.
3. Maintain royalty system data, royalty accounting, and analysis.
4. Track licensing agreements and outstanding payments.
5. Process inventory and cost accounting transactions.
6. Assist in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets.
7. Assist on special projects and analyses.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills Include:

1. Bachelor’s degree; accounting or finance preferred.
2. 3+ years corporate book publishing or media industry experience.
3. Solid business and analytical skills, including comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and GAAP principles.
4. Experience with data control, accuracy and consistency.
5. Proven analytical ability related to publishing.
6. Publishing specific knowledge is strongly preferred.

Job#: SG-4753

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