Job description

This is a full time position based in our Malvern office.

Theodore Presser Company is one of America's oldest and most prestigious music publishers serving the music community worldwide. Our catalog contains a large and diverse selection of music literature from the educational field to concert music. In addition we maintain an extensive rental library which makes available chamber, opera, ballet, and symphonic music material of outstanding quality to professional and educational performing organizations.

A little about our team.

Based in Malvern, PA, our agile team is large enough to be a leader in the industry yet small enough for each employee to make a difference. Still growing with a tight-knit team and a pleasant working environment, we are looking for motivated individuals with high energy and positive attitudes and also offer long-term growth opportunities for high performing individuals.

Join our Accounting Department.

If you’ve ever been interested in music or the publishing world, this role is your chance to work with super smart people and learn what it takes to manage the back of house operations. We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated, self-starter to serve as an Accounting Assistant. Accounting Department serves many important functions of a music publishing house to keep it operating smoothly. You will get to see the inner workings of a music publishing company by working with all income and expense related activities.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Entering vendor invoices for accounts payable
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Working with the sales team to resolve account issues
• Create monthly customer statements
• Assembling daily cash and credit card receipts
• Assisting in general administrative and accounting tasks

What we look for in the perfect candidate:

• Accounting experience. BA/BS degree preferred but accounting degree is not required
• General knowledge of accounts payable and cash receipts applications
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• High attention to detail for data entry and order processing
• Strong organizational and follow up skills and attention to details
• Keeping track of income from the sales, licensing and rental of music
• Produce royalty statements (no prior experience required)
• Reports to the royalty manager and the controller
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with databases/ERPs a plus
• General knowledge about (classical) music and music publishing industry is a plus but not necessary

Requirements:

• College degree preferred
• Ideally 1-2 years accounting experience
• General knowledge of accounts payable and cash receipts applications
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• General knowledge about (classical) music and music publishing industry is a plus but not necessary

Compensation will depend on prior experience. Full-time position offers an attractive benefits package after 3 months of full-time employment, which includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability and a 401-K plan as well as paid time off.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter including your salary requirements/history. In your cover letter, please describe your accounting and/or royalty experience (if any) and why you are interested in this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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