Royalty Contracts Assistant

We are seeking a **Royalty Management Specialist** to join our **Accounting Department** for a **6-month fixed-term contract**. Based in Paris, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on-site and remotely (up to four days per week). In this role, you will manage the end-to-end royalty process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to authors and rights holders.

**Your Responsibilities**
- **Financial Validation** : Review and validate contractual financial elements provided by desk editors.
- **Document Management** : Obtain all necessary supporting documents from rights holders to facilitate proper royalty payments.
- **Royalty Statements** : Produce and report royalty statements, manage advances, and gather tax forms for rights holders.
- **Accounting and Payments** : Prepare journal accounting entries, process payments, issue invoices for rights receivables, and monitor cash collection.
- **Author Support** : Act as the primary point of contact for authors regarding inquiries related to sales or rights payments.
- **System Improvement Projects** : Contribute to projects aimed at upgrading and enhancing current royalty management software (if applicable).

**Your Profile**
- **Experience** : You have prior experience in publishing (within a legal department, rights management, or as a royalty accountant). Is it preffered to have around 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
- **Skills**:

- Highly organized and persistent, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in **French** (required for most interactions) and **English** (written and read).
- Strong knowledge of **Microsoft Office** (Word and Excel).
- **Knowledge** : Familiarity with **French law** or **intellectual property** is an asset.

**Why Join Us?**
- A versatile role at the intersection of sales, finance, and editorial teams.
- Be part of a human-scale company in the heart of Paris.
- A hybrid work environment with up to four remote workdays per week.
- Position available starting **February 2025**.

**What to expect from Pearson**

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**Job**: FINANCE

**Organization**: Corporate Finance

**Schedule**: PART\_TIME

**Workplace Type**: Remote

**Req ID**: 18297