The Royalty Accountant II manages the full royalty cycle for assigned publishers, including royalty calculations, reporting, payments, reconciliations, and resolving data errors. Responsibilities include general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, publisher payment account setup, ad hoc reporting, stakeholder analysis, and supporting technology initiatives that improve royalty processing. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and maintaining professional publisher relationships.
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.
Your Opportunity
The Royalty Accountant II will manage the full royalty cycle, beginning with the timely calculation, reporting, and payment for an assigned group of publishers, as well as reconciling business line accounts for multiple business lines.
This remote position is position is U.S. based only (excluding U.S. territories).
What You'll Do
- Review order details and calculate royalties due for business lines as assigned
- Manage monthly and quarterly reporting and payment process
- Reconcile monthly and quarterly reports with publishers as requested
- Collaborate with internal departments to analyze and resolve data and royalty errors
- General ledger account reconciliation and journal entry creation
- Assist with establishing and/or updating publisher payment accounts through collaboration with Vendor Management Team
- Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with publishers
- Understands and assists with goals of technology initiatives to improve royalty processing and internal workflows
Your Team
You will be welcomed as a member of the accounting team, a team of about 15 accounting professionals. Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work life balance working in a hybrid-remote work model. You will be provided with ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as a Royalty Accountant I and your continued development and career growth at EBSCO.
About You- Bachelor’s degree in business studies/accounting
- 2+ years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance-based role
- Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access databases
What sets you apart
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude, customer-focused, and organized
- Strong communication skills
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