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.
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