About us: Tuff City Records is an independent music label in midtown Manhattan. Tuff City Records is a 40-year veteran company with an extensive master catalog of R&B, Rap, and Jazz spanning 60 years. We see tremendous growth opportunities for our music in streaming content productions. If you have a passion for the music industry and want to run and define processes for a growing finance department, this is your opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting and financial management, with a focus on music publishing royalties and licensing. This position requires knowledge of GAAP, significant experience with QuickBooks, and excellent communication skills.
Schedule
30-35 hours per week during business hours
Location: On site, Mid-town Manhattan
How to apply
Cover letter: Must state how your experience prepares you for the role. Provide examples of what initiative you took and what measurable results you achieved.
Resume: Attach your most current resume
Position Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain and reconcile accounts
- Prepare financial statements
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
- Reconcile credit card accounts
- Manage cash flow forecasting
Music Publishing Royalties & Licensing
- Track and record royalty income from PROs (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music), mechanical rights organizations, and sync licensing deals
- Ensure proper allocation of royalties to songwriters, composers, and rights holders
- Reconcile royalty statements from distributors and publishers
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Work with CPAs on income tax preparation and audits
Software & Systems Management
- Use QuickBooks for reconciling and reporting and Notion (productivity software)
- Maintain secure financial records for audits and investor reporting
Requirements
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Minimum Quickbooks experience: 3 years
- Monthly meetings with owner
- Excellent communication a must
- Interest in Music Business a plus
$25 - $31 per hour