What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Royal Guard Publishing LLC?
We're Hiring: Experienced Accountant | Royal Guard Publishing
Location: Bay County, Florida | Training is in person but position is otherwise fully Remote |
Job Type: Part time 15-35 hours per week, can be part time employee or independent contractor or accounting firm| Hours are flexible as long as you get the job done on time.
Industry: Audiobook & eBook Publishing
Reports To: CEO
At Royal Guard Publishing, we tell stories that shape worlds. From spellbinding audiobooks to cutting-edge eBooks, we publish hundreds of projects a year—each with its own creative magic. Now, we're looking for a detail-obsessed, tech-savvy and highly self-sufficient Accountant to help us keep that magic running smoothly behind the scenes.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and track project-by-project expenses across hundreds of active titles
- Process and verify vendor invoices; issue timely payments
- Handle quarterly royalty reports and statements with 100% accuracy
- Track and manage W-9 and W-8BEN tax forms for global talent
- Support and track over 300 1099 authors, narrators, editors etc
- Reconcile accounts and maintain meticulous records in QuickBooks Online
- Build dynamic Excel solutions using Pivot Tables, VBA, Power Query, and email integration
- Ensure we operate with absolute precision—every cent tracked, every form filed
- Organization of contracts
- Ability to create, integrate and maintain organizational system for the above
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-4 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Advanced Excel skills—we mean it! (Think: Power Query, VBA, automation, pivot tables, integrations with email, and dynamic dashboards)
- Experience handling contractor payments, 1099s, and tax documentation
- A master of details, deadlines, and data accuracy
- Work station for in home remote work including a desk, chair, and high speed internet.
- Must be self-sufficient, proactive, and able to work independently from home with minimal supervision
- We will test all eligible applicants before an interview is scheduled
- Ability to pass a background check
- No Time off during the first two weeks of the following months: March, June, September, December, January. No Exceptions.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in publishing or entertainment industries
- Familiarity with royalty reporting or rights management systems
- Love for books, audio stories, and digital content
- Familiarity with tax treaties, W8- BEN , 1042 or 1042-s forms- or ability to learn these
Why Join Us?
- Remote-first, flexible schedule
- Creative, fast-paced team
- Be part of stories that inspire millions
- Work on meaningful, diverse publishing projects
- Room for growth
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Salary : $22 - $40