TUFAMERICA, INC. Music Business Bookkeeper (On site) New York, NY · Full time

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.

About TUFAMERICA, INC.

Tuff City Records is an independent record label in midtown Manhattan. Tuff City Records is a 40-year veteran company with an extensive master catalog of R&B, Rap, Funk and Jazz spanning 60 years.

Description

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


Salary

$25 - $31 per hour