Finance & Accounting Administrator

A little bit about us:

APG is an independent new-model label and music publisher. Led by veteran music executive Mike Caren, APG is a well-funded label / publisher with the agility of an indie and the muscle of a major.

The company is fast paced, creative, and very close to the artists and writers. It’s a place for fast-moving but thoughtful and hardworking up-and-comers, determined to make a significant mark on the industry.

We are looking for a Finance & Accounting Administrator to support our Finance team.

  • TITLE: Administrator, Finance & Accounting

  • REPORTS TO: VP, Finance & Accounting and Sr. Director, Finance & Accounting

  • LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

What kind of person are you?

  • Passion for music

  • Interested in accounting and finance

  • Great at time management

  • Detail oriented

  • Calm under pressure

  • A team player

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

  • Accounts payable: inputting weekly bills

  • Accounts Receivable: invoicing and tracking open AR

  • Monthly revenue statement preparation and reconciliation

  • Month-end close: bank reconciliation, journal entries, preparation of supporting schedules

  • Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements

  • T&E Reconciliation and studio billing 

  • Handle ad hoc requests and projects

  • Maintaining weekly project coding of new releases in the ERP system

    Royalties

  • Review royalty terms of artist and third-party agreements and verify that the terms have been properly set up within the Royalties System

  • Responsible for all royalties processing which includes ensuring the accuracy of reporting and the prompt processing of monies both payable and receivable

  • Reconcile various third-party liability account balances on the Royalty Ledger to the General Ledger

  • Clear suspense and pending/unmatched items within the Royalties System

  • Prepare accurate and timely royalty statements that comply with contractual obligations and ensure that all costs, artist advances, and royalty calculations are valid

 Requirements

  • 2-5 years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience

  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 

Beneficial Experience  

  • Music industry experience 

  • NetSuite experience

  • Royalties experience

Education                 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Compensation

  • $65k - $75k

  • The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualification of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why join us?

We are at the heart of the music business and launch more successful music careers, for artists & executives alike, than most of the industry. We have a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment that is oriented for growth and career development. 

APG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.