Royalty Accountant

Job Description

Royalty Accountant | EBSCO Information Services

The Tone:
This is a remote, U.S.-based role at EBSCO Information Services, a company that delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, thriving on innovation as an AI-enabled service leader. This role is crucial for managing the royalty cycle, ensuring timely calculations, reporting, and payments to publishers, directly supporting EBSCO’s mission to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote, United States (excluding U.S. territories)
• Pay: $44590–$63700 yearly
• Team: Accounting team (approx. 15 professionals)
• Mission: Manages the royalty cycle, ensuring accurate calculation, reporting, and payment to publishers.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Calculate: Review order details and calculate royalties due for assigned business lines.
• Manage: Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting and payment processes.
• Reconcile: Reconcile monthly and quarterly reports with publishers upon request.
• Collaborate: Work with internal departments to analyze and resolve data and royalty errors.
• Support: Assist with establishing and updating publisher payment accounts and improving royalty processing technology and internal workflows.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business studies/accounting.
• Experience: 2+ years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance-based role.
• Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Access databases.
• Bonus: Highly organized, excellent time management skills, strong attention to detail, positive attitude, customer-focused, and strong communication skills.