Staff Accountant

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

Job overview:

As a Staff Accountant, you will be a critical team member of ASCAP’s Accounting & Finance team and will ensure that our hard-working songwriter and publisher members are correctly paid for public performances of their licensed works. You'll have the opportunity to work in several different areas, including royalty operations, revenue accounting, and with ASCAP's general ledger. Outside of the day-to-day work within the Accounting & Finance Department, you will work closely with other ASCAP teams including, but not limited to, the Membership, Licensing, Global Services, Distribution, and Human Resources Teams, working on cross-department projects as they come up. This position will report to the Director, Accounting.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability:

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Month-end and year-end financial report generation, review, and distribution.
• Preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Preparation and support of the annual financial statement audit process.
• Preparation and support of various tax filings throughout the year.
• Assist with preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.
• Account reconciliation and analysis, including timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
• Work with royalty operations and revenue accounting teams as needed to resolve issues and reconcile items.
• Perform fixed asset management and reconcile monthly purchases with the Accounts Payable team.
• Assist with maintenance and organization of accounting files.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned, including ad-hoc reporting and expense reports.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• Valid U.S. Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license (or CPA in progress) is a plus.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounting, cash disbursement/banking requirements, and financial statement consolidation.
• Functional knowledge of accounting and finance software applications and the ability to work and collaborate with technology teams.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment (as well as independently), prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• This position requires the incumbent to be in the office three days per week.

Compensation/Benefits:

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:

• A choice of either network-only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out-of-network provider options
• 401(k) Plan that offers pre-tax, Roth, and an after-tax employee contribution option which includes a company match.
• An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• 12 company holidays
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability insurance/salary continuation and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee gym discounts at select gyms
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary pet health insurance
• Voluntary auto and homeowners insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
• Voluntary ID protection Coverage

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $74,000.00 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.