Royalty Associate

Job Description WHO WE ARE: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. The Department: CAA Sports Licensing plays an integral role in managing the complex interaction between client brand and licensee partners, which includes an array of various tasks including but not limited to business development, contract negotiation, product development, approval workflow, contract management, retail strategies, and royalty accounting. The Role: CAA Sports is seeking an incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful Associate with basic accounting skills to track royalties and assist with collection efforts. RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and respond to royalty reporting inquiries. Track, process, record, and apply payments received. Review and process royalty reports for select clients Liaise with LA office regarding on collection efforts and bad debt. Track and monitor open invoices across all clients. Maintain invoice contact list and ensure that invoices are sent. Follow up and track communication with licensees who have not submitted the required reports or have not paid open invoices. Assist in the preparation of quarterly client reports, summarizing payments received on behalf of the client. Manage the clients’ sales data request and formatting. Perform calculations, analyses, and reports as requested Provide additional coverage as needed REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years of accounting experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly organized, adaptable, and detail oriented Very strong written communication skills Ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously Service oriented with a strong desire to pitch in to help team members PREFERRED: BA/BS from an accredited University or College 1+ years of royalty accounting experience. COMPENSATION: The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $23.00-27.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more. Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.