Business Operations Assistant - (Open to remote) - Penguin Random House
New York, NY
About the Job
The Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau is seeking a Business Operations Assistant to provide administrative and other support to the team. This position will also support PRH authors as needed (serving as point person for questions).
The Business Operations Assistant will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
• Submit billings and payments for speakers bureau events in a timely manner, including post event travel administrative support and addressing speakers bureau billing issues as they arise.
• Support speakers bureau authors with financial paperwork and documentation (tax forms, ACH paperwork, etc)
• Initiates and tracks SAP payment details, including all speakers bureau billings and payables
• Creates vendor and account numbers on a per author and event basis, troubleshoot items with Bertelsmann Accounting as needed, and more.
• Regularly attend meetings with the speakers bureau team and communicate with our authors about any necessary issues.
Requirements:
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, and Outlook. Able to learn new systems as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior office experience
• SAP Proficiency
• General interest in Finance/Accounting and in Publishing
The salary for this position is $48,000.00.All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC Country: United States of America State/Region: New York City: New York, NY Postal Code: 10019 Job ID: 274077
The Business Operations Assistant will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
• Submit billings and payments for speakers bureau events in a timely manner, including post event travel administrative support and addressing speakers bureau billing issues as they arise.
• Support speakers bureau authors with financial paperwork and documentation (tax forms, ACH paperwork, etc)
• Initiates and tracks SAP payment details, including all speakers bureau billings and payables
• Creates vendor and account numbers on a per author and event basis, troubleshoot items with Bertelsmann Accounting as needed, and more.
• Regularly attend meetings with the speakers bureau team and communicate with our authors about any necessary issues.
Requirements:
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, and Outlook. Able to learn new systems as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior office experience
• SAP Proficiency
• General interest in Finance/Accounting and in Publishing
The salary for this position is $48,000.00.All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC Country: United States of America State/Region: New York City: New York, NY Postal Code: 10019 Job ID: 274077
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