Jr. Royalty Accountant

The Upper Deck Company, LLC • Carlsbad, CA

50d

About The Position

Responsible for Upper Deck's royalty reporting and works closely with accounting team on month-end close, account reconciliations, and audits.

Requirements

• Understanding basic accounting.
• Competent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures while considering process improvements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization and outside parties.
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising independent judgement.
• A high degree of confidentiality required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, formulas), experience with JD Edwards OneWord a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sports and sports and entertainment toy, trading card or trading card game industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of monthly invoice files.
• Read and interpret royalty contracts to determine the associated products and appropriate royalty rates.
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual royalty guarantees and payments for all Upper Deck's licensing contracts.
• Receives and codes royalty invoices to appropriate G/L accounts.
• Maintains records of royalty rates, sales, earned royalties, minimum royalty guarantees and payments for all Upper Deck's licensing contracts.
• Prepares sales forecasts for Upper Deck's licensors.
• Assists with month-end close processing, including preparing and uploading journal entries, accruals. Etc.
• Performs account reconciliations and assists with year-end close.
• Assists in gathering applicable documentation for various audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees