We are seeking a **Royalty Management Specialist** to join our **Accounting Department** for a **6-month fixed-term contract** . Based in Paris, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on-site and remotely (up to four days per week). In this role, you will manage the end-to-end royalty process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to authors and rights holders. **Your Responsibilities** + **Financial Validation** : Review and validate contractual financial elements provided by desk editors. + **Document Management** : Obtain all necessary supporting documents from rights holders to facilitate proper royalty payments. + **Royalty Statements** : Produce and report royalty statements, manage advances, and gather tax forms for rights holders. + **Accounting and Payments** : Prepare journal accounting entries, process payments, issue invoices for rights receivables, and monitor cash collection. + **Author Support** : Act as the primary point of contact for authors regarding inquiries related to sales or rights payments. + **System Improvement Projects** : Contribute to projects aimed at upgrading and enhancing current royalty management software (if applicable). **Your Profile** + **Experience** : You have prior experience in publishing (within a legal department, rights management, or as a royalty accountant). Is it preffered to have around 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. + **Skills** : + Highly organized and persistent, with strong interpersonal skills. + Proficient in **French** (required for most interactions) and **English** (written and read). + Strong knowledge of **Microsoft Office** (Word and Excel). + **Knowledge** : Familiarity with **French law** or **intellectual property** is an asset. **Why Join Us?** + A versatile role at the intersection of sales, finance, and editorial teams. + Be part of a human-scale company in the heart of Paris. + A hybrid work environment with up to four remote workdays per week. + Position available starting **February 2025** . **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. **Job:** FINANCE **Organization:** Corporate Finance **Schedule:** PART\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 18297