Royalty Accounts Analyst (In-Person)

VP Music Group is an independent record label that values authenticity, diversity, and a shared commitment to supporting artists and preserving musical heritage.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Royalty Analyst to join our team. This role supports the day-to-day operations of our Royalty department, with a focus on Artist and Mechanical royalties across multiple labels. The ideal candidate will interpret recording agreements, ensure accurate and timely royalty statements reporting, and manage suspense accruals and inquiries.

Please note: This is a music industry position. Prior experience with music royalties, publishing, or record label royalty accounting is strongly preferred. Candidates with general data analysis backgrounds but no music industry experience are unlikely to be a match for this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and document royalty terms, product/track links to recording agreements.
• Clear suspense accruals and pending calculations.
• Reconcile third-party liability account balances, including samples, overrides, and other related items.
• Prepare accurate and timely royalty statements (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual) in compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review disputed contractual language and draft formal responses for Business Affairs, Legal, and A&R Administration.
• Respond to artist and representative inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Support additional ad hoc projects and analyses as needed by the Royalties, Business Affairs, or Finance teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in royalty accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Experience analyzing data from multiple corporate systems.
• Familiarity with royalty systems and music industry contracts is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development
• Salary Range $50K to $60K

Note: This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Queens, NY office.