Administrative Coordinator, Royalties (Temporary)

Simon & Schuster•Stoughton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Simon & Schuster is seeking a Temporary Administrative Coordinator to join our team immediately. This short-term assignment will provide administrative and operational support across royalty and contracts functions.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–2 years of accounting or relevant office experience

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in accounting or finance preferred
Experience in media, publishing, or royalty accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Collect and organize information from a variety of internal and external sources
Review contracts to locate and extract key data points
Accurately enter and update information in company database systems
Identify missing or incomplete information and follow up via email with authors, literary agents, and internal teams
Assist in creating and maintaining an organized filing system for contract and financial records
Prepare, label, and file physical documents to ensure proper storage and easy retrieval
Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Work onsite two days per week to support file organization and collaboration with team members