Temporary Artist Royalty Analyst

This is a Freelance Job

Create and maintain royalty accounts information for royalty recipients in WMG's artist royalty system, including by updating the recipient's contact information and tax identification numbers as needed;
Review and analyze recording agreements, producer agreements and other similar agreements (and any corresponding deal summaries or deal memos) for the purpose of identifying and summarizing the applicable royalty rates, related terms and payee information for a given record or recording and then enter those terms into WMG's artist royalty system;
Provide the Income Tracking Team in the Revenue Assurance Group with direction regarding the contractual terms to be applied to third party licensing income, to ensure that royalty recipients are paid properly with respect to third party licenses.
Link individual record products to the applicable contractual terms as they have been set-up in WMG's artist royalty system in a timely manner;
Perform and review adjustments to existing royalty rate set-ups in WMG's artist royalty system, as needed;
Process and review semi-annual, quarterly and monthly artist royalty statements to ensure the accuracy of both the royalty rates applied and the underlying earnings on which royalties are being paid;
Ensure that artist royalty statements are issued in a timely manner;
Assist with WMG's monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes as needed by responding to information requests from WMG's Corporate and Royalty Finance Departments and the Finance Departments of WMG's U.S. Record Labels;
Research historical royalty payments and account set-up in response to internal inquiries; and
Perform any other duties and tasks related to the Department's role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Team's senior management from time to time.

Required Competencies/Skills:
Candidate must be able to work well independently and as part of a team;
Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Candidate must possess excellent analytical, mathematical and organizational skills;
Candidate must be able to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure;
Candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately; and
Candidate must have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office's Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; familiarity with Microsoft Office's Access application is preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements/Preferences:
Candidate should possess a minimum of 0 to 2 years' experience working in a position or positions involving the administration of artist, mechanical or other publishing royalties.
Candidate should be prepared to work overtime toward the end of each quarterly royalty statement cycle; candidate should be prepared to schedule vacation days at times that will not conflict with these deadlines, so that their absences do not interfere with their ability to meet royalty statement deadlines.

Education Required/Preferred:
Bachelor's degree required.