Title: Publishing Accounting Manager Location: Temple St, 302 Hybrid Full time job requisition id 135425WD Job Description: Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Position Focus The Royalty and Publishing Accountant will have overall responsibility for supervising and training the Royalty Assistant to ensure timely and accurate royalty reporting as well as ensuring that the royalty tracking system is maintained and upgraded as necessary. In addition, the Royalty and Publishing Accountant will be responsible for maintaining select balance sheet accounts of the Press, making journal entries as appropriate and analyzing the movements in these accounts as well as preparing select financial reports as needed. Working with partners and University Treasury, the role will ensure wires are journaled correctly and payments (permissions and ebooks) are matched and reported by ISBN for the royalty system.. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Well-developed organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast- paced environment. Ability to supervise and train junior staff, including student workers. 2. Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial management, including journal entries, cost transfers, and reconciliations. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and provide high-level customer service. 4. Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate initiative in problem-solving. 5. Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, especially Excel, and financial reporting systems. Preferred Education and Experience 1. Four years of accounting; experience in a publishing, manufacturing or production environment providing financial reporting support to staff and authors. 2. Experience with university financial systems and knowledge of institutional financial policies and procedures. 3. Strong analytical and problem-solving experience with resolving royalty recipient queries. 4. Prior experience in a higher education or publishing setting, providing financial reporting support to faculty, staff and authors Principal Responsibilities 1. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations. Advises and applies GAAP to specialized areas to properly report out on financial conditions. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidated data from multiple sources. 2. Financial methods & systems: Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and effectively communicates information; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 3. Accounting and Reconciliation: Accurately records enterprise or subsystem transactions and verifies other entries are recorded correctly to ensure accuracy of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial activities. Performs complex multi-system reconciliations; navigates through multiple complex systems and reporting tools to independently investigate and resolve routine and non-routine discrepancies. Applies and adjusts entries to the general ledger or subsystems and ensures adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements and financial reporting considerations. Communicates effectively at all levels and applies sound judgment when handling sensitive information. 4. Strategic Resource: Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies, and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes. 5. Compliance and Risk Management: Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff. 7. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts. 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• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. • Maintain accurate accounting records for trade spend, deductions, rebates, and other key accounts. • Assist in preparing supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting. • Support inventory reconciliations across manufacturing and third-party logistics partners. • Partner with Operations to reconcile inventory receipts and vendor billings. • Assist in maintaining accurate inventory costing and valuation records. • Support ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives, including migration activities. • Maintain accurate financial data and accounting records within company systems. • Assist with documenting accounting processes, controls, and procedures. • Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs in a timely manner. • Support customer billing, collections, and cash application activities. • Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers to the general ledger. • Assist with audit preparation, tax schedules, and external reporting requirements. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and finance-related projects. • Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

• Develop, direct, and optimize the month-end consolidation and financial close process • Own the month end close process for several processes such as R&D capitalized labor, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, leases, intercompany transactions, consolidation, and costs among other corporate processes • Coordinate, prepare, and review financial journal entries • Guiding and mentoring direct reports • Currency revaluation and foreign exchange monitoring • Ability to prepare and review complex accounting reconciliations • Coordinate and assist in the financial statement audit, ensuring a smooth audit process • Deep understanding of the general ledger and subledgers • Complete monthly reconciliation of key accounts under areas of responsibility; identify and document anomalies • Ability to improve, optimize, and document financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy • Ability to prepare and review financial statements and relevant footnotes in accordance with GAAP • Support management in providing necessary support and analysis for external inquiries • Performing other duties as assigned

Role Description We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support our client's growing finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including: - Month-end close - Accounts payable and receivable - Inventory accounting - Financial reporting This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced finance leaders, and grow within a fast-paced, high-growth organization. Key Responsibilities - Month-End Close & Financial Reporting - Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets. - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. - Maintain accurate accounting records for trade spend, deductions, rebates, and other key accounts. - Assist in preparing supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting. - Inventory & Cost Accounting - Support inventory reconciliations across manufacturing and third-party logistics partners. - Partner with Operations to reconcile inventory receipts and vendor billings. - Assist in maintaining accurate inventory costing and valuation records. - ERP & Systems Support - Support ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives, including migration activities. - Maintain accurate financial data and accounting records within company systems. - Assist with documenting accounting processes, controls, and procedures. - Accounts Payable & Receivable - Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs in a timely manner. - Support customer billing, collections, and cash application activities. - Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers to the general ledger. - Audit, Compliance & Special Projects - Assist with audit preparation, tax schedules, and external reporting requirements. - Contribute to process improvement initiatives and finance-related projects. - Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 1–3 years of accounting experience; internship experience considered. - Foundational understanding of GAAP and accounting principles. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills. - Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred. - High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Effective communication and collaboration skills. - Experience in CPG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or product-based companies is a plus. - Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a high-growth environment. Benefits - Food Allowance - Government Benefits - 13th Month pay - Work Equipment - Night Differential if applicable (10% of hourly rate) - 20 Leaves (after 6 months) - Holiday pay (200% on Regular holidays; 130% on Special holidays) - Overtime pay (max of 10.25 hrs/day) - Referral bonus (P10,000 if referral passed and stayed with the company for 3 months) - HMO (after 6 months)