Royalty Accountant II

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.

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).

• 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

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.

• 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

• Strong analytical skills
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, customer-focused, and organized
• Strong communication skills

USD $54,600.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location.

Our Work Policy:
We value the balance of remote focus and in-person connection. For all our roles not designated as onsite, candidates living within a 30-mile radius of one of our hub office locations (Ipswich, MA; Birmingham, AL; Contoocook, NH) are required to be on-site one day designated by their team for collaboration and syncs. If you reside outside of this 30-mile range, the position is considered fully remote.

EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including:

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible spending accounts

-Retirement Savings Plan

-Paid Parental Leave

-Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

-Mentoring program

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