Staff Accountant (Royalty Accounting)

What the role needs

• Job Overview – Staff Accountant
• Location: New York, NY
• Schedule: Hybrid
• Revenue & Contract Accounting: Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting schedules, perform transaction calculations, and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and internal policies.
• Financial Reporting: Reconcile assigned accounts, investigate variances, prepare financial schedules and reports, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Contract Administration: Review contractual agreements, monitor key financial terms and reporting requirements, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Audit Support: Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, legal, and business teams to resolve accounting questions and support contract-related financial activities.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and internal controls while assisting with ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment is required.

From the employer

Job Overview – Staff Accountant Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000/year + bonus Location: New York, NY Schedule: Hybrid Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting general accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations within a growing organization. This role will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with financial reporting, support accounting for contractual agreements and revenue-related transactions, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant: • Revenue & Contract Accounting: Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting schedules, perform transaction calculations, and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and internal policies. • Financial Reporting: Reconcile assigned accounts, investigate variances, prepare financial schedules and reports, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Contract Administration: Review contractual agreements, monitor key financial terms and reporting requirements, and maintain accurate supporting documentation. • Audit Support: Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, legal, and business teams to resolve accounting questions and support contract-related financial activities. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and internal controls while assisting with ad hoc analyses and special projects. Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. • Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment is required. • Industry Knowledge: Experience with contract accounting, revenue accounting, or other specialized accounting functions is preferred. Experience supporting consumer products, retail, manufacturing, media, entertainment, publishing, or other product-based organizations is preferred. • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms and reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred. • Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret contractual language, and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment. Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.