Royalty Accountant

Date PostedJuly 17, 2026LocationU.S. based (Remote/Hybrid)CompanyEBSCO Information ServicesSalaryUSD $44,590.00 - USD $63,700.00 /Yr.TypeMid Level

Job Summary

The Royalty Accountant manages the end-to-end royalty cycle, including calculation, reporting, and payment for assigned publishers. This role involves reconciling accounts, collaborating with internal departments to resolve data errors, and maintaining professional relationships with vendor partners. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to work effectively in a remote-capable environment.

Responsibilities

  • Calculate and process publisher royalties
  • Manage monthly/quarterly reporting and payments
  • Reconcile royalty reports and resolve data errors
  • Collaborate on vendor payment account setups
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analysis

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Business
  • 2+ years accounting/finance experience
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with MS Access databases
  • Strong attention to detail

Job Details

### Position Overview The Royalty Accountant will manage the royalty cycle beginning with the timely calculation, reporting and payment for an assigned group of publishers, as well as managing the publisher/vendor contact and payment details in internal systems. ### Key Responsibilities - 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. - 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. - Understand and assist with goals of technology initiatives to improve royalty processing and internal workflows. ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in business studies/accounting. - 2+ years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance-based role. - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel. - Familiarity with Microsoft Access databases. ### Desired Attributes - Highly organized, with excellent time management skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Positive attitude, customer-focused, and organized. - Strong communication skills.