What are the responsibilities and job description for the Royalty Analyst position at Harry N Abrams Inc?
If you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children’s literature. As we continue to bring exceptional books to readers around the world, we're seeking a Royalty Analyst to join our Finance Team!
Reporting to the Royalty Manager, the Royalty Analyst supports the preparation and processing of royalty calculations, payments, and reporting for authors, illustrators, agents, and other stakeholders. This role involves maintaining royalty data, assisting with statement preparation, and ensuring accurate and timely royalty operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn about royalty processes within the publishing industry.
What you’d be doing:
- Assist in accurately calculating royalties based on contractual agreements.
- Help process royalty payments in a timely manner.
- Support compliance with royalty terms and conditions specified in contracts.
- Prepare and distribute draft royalty statements for review.
- Maintain organized records of royalty payments and calculations.
- Help generate royalty reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in interpreting royalty terms within publishing contracts.
- Enter and verify royalty terms and updates in royalty management systems.
- Utilize royalty management software to track sales and royalty data.
- Work closely with IT, Finance, and Royalties teams to maintain data integrity.
- Respond to basic royalty-related inquiries from internal teams.
- Assist with addressing discrepancies or issues in royalty statements and payments.
- Support internal and external audits related to royalties.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Publishing, or related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in royalties, accounting, or publishing operations (internship or academic experience may be considered).
- Basic understanding of publishing contracts and royalty agreements (training will be provided).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management abilities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with royalty software or financial systems a plus.
This position is in New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week.
Base salary range for this position is ($60,000 - $65,000) per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
What We Offer:
- Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.
- Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day each year
- Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.
- Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off.
About ABRAMS
Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.
Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.
ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.
At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000