Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z,  which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create is seeking a highly detail-oriented Music Accountant to join the Music Services Accounting team. This role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and will support advance tracking, royalty processing, artist onboarding, and high-volume transactional workflows across Curve, Label Engine, and Tipalti.

This is a critical execution role focused on accuracy, scalability, and process improvement as we continue to grow and integrate new partners and catalogs.

Responsibilities

Advances & Expense Processing

• Monitor Curve and Label Engine advance and expense submissions
• Generate and upload payment files
• Update payment statuses and resolve edge cases
• Ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of advance activity

Royalty & Payment Operations

• Reconcile and review royalty statement exports
• Upload royalty data into Tipalti
• Complete artist onboarding within Tipalti
• Resolve onboarding blockers and ensure timely AP cycle processing

Client-Facing Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding payments, statements, and account updates
• Interpret royalty and payment data in a clear, digestible manner
• Assist with documentation requests and payment inquiries

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Data, Client Services, and Accounting teams to improve workflow efficiency
• Support integration initiatives and system migrations
• Provide audit support and reporting as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• 1–2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Royalties, or high-volume transactional accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Music industry experience (distribution, publishing, label, or entertainment) strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of reconciliation processes and month-end close support
• Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Experience with Tipalti, Curve, Label Engine, or royalty systems a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large data sets
• Clear communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Pay Scale

• $26.00 - $29.00  per hour 
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.