Staff Accountant; Royalty Accounting

Job Overview – Staff Accountant Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000/year + bonus

Location:

New York, NY

Schedule:

Hybrid

Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting general accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations within a growing organization. This role will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with financial reporting, support accounting for contractual agreements and revenue-related transactions, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant:

• Revenue & Contract Accounting: Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting schedules, perform transaction calculations, and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and internal policies.
• Financial Reporting: Reconcile assigned accounts, investigate variances, prepare financial schedules and reports, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Contract Administration: Review contractual agreements, monitor key financial terms and reporting requirements, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Audit Support: Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, legal, and business teams to resolve accounting questions and support contract-related financial activities.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and internal controls while assisting with ad hoc analyses and special projects.

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with contract accounting, revenue accounting, or other specialized accounting functions is preferred. Experience supporting consumer products, retail, manufacturing, media, entertainment, publishing, or other product-based organizations is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar platforms and reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret contractual language, and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment.