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Royalty Accountant
Royalty Team - HLUS
Winona County, Minnesota, United States
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Vacancy Description:

Muse Group empowers music makers. We create the world’s most popular apps for playing, recording, and composing music. Through our innovative learning tools, expansive music catalogs, and free open-source software, we make it easier for millions — from beginners to experienced musicians — to be creative every day. Our talented team of music lovers collaborates all over the globe, from Limassol to Seoul, and Boston to Berlin. We’re an ambitious company with the drive and culture of a startup, with many more exciting Muse Group developments to come.

We’re looking for a Royalty Accountant to play a key role in preparing, processing, and distributing royalty statements, ensuring accurate payments to publishers and maintaining compliance with licensing agreements.

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Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and assist with distributing Royalty Statements on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual period.
  • Setup new product in AS400
  • Update publisher / writer contact inforamtion
  • Obtain tax forms and payment details from publishers and writers
  • Assist with Sublicense accountings
  • Coordinate the mailing of royalty statements with various teams in Winona office
  • Register Hal Leonard works in ASCAP or BMI
  • Register Hal Leonard works with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Provide administrative support to the U.S. Royalty Team  
  • Work directly with department head and assist with any other responsibilities and/or tasks
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Work with VP of Business Affairs & other Department Managers to obtain guidance on projects and priorities.
Required Experience: 
  • Business, accounting or administrative degree or related field or comparable work experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years administrative/customer service related work experience.
  • Prior royalty experience a plus, but not necessary
  • Fluent in English speaking
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment and willingness to learn new skills is required.
  • Must be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter.
  • Knowledge of U.S. based licensing terms, but not necessary
  • Knowledge of contracts and/or legal background preferred but not necessary
  • Experience in Excel.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as you will be conversing with various levels within the company.  

Work Schedule & Format

  • Full-time, onsite position based in Winona, MN.
  • Hybrid format - expected in-office presence at least two days per week.
we offer
FREEDOM
FOR ALL
Work remotely or at a co-working place of your choice in your favorite band t-shirt.
CREATIVITY
EVERY DAY
Make inspiring products for musicians, artists and creators – no day is the same.
IMPACTFUL
WORK
Influence the future of the music industry and change the lives of millions worldwide.
Work
set up
Get a generous allowance for work equipment and co-working spaces (for those not in Cyprus).
Growth and
development
Receive specialized training, language lessons, conferences and learning materials.
Team
well-being
Access to therapy whenever you need it, and assistance in difficult life circumstances.
The way
we work
We believe everyone in the Muse Group team is a leader. That's why our core philosophy is based on our leadership principles.
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Leaders focus on daily outcomes. Each day is a small life. Speed and accuracy in planning are the foundation of trust.
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We consciously embrace imperfection in work for the sake of speed. Perfectionism slows progress, so it’s essential to move quickly and try new things.
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Radical responsibility means taking personal accountability for every aspect of personal and team work, including problems and their solutions. It shifts focus from "we" to "I," where I take full responsibility for the result without blaming external circumstances or other people.
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Leaders focus on daily outcomes. Each day is a small life. Speed and accuracy in planning are the foundation of trust.
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Follow the principles of persistence and strive for the best results.
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Ask for help when needed and offer it to others.
Embrace Venus
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Be specific. Trust. Take action.
Deep dive
Know where the line is
Follow the principles of interaction
Focus on the essentials
Respect Others. Don't be an asshole
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