Accounting Manager

We are seeking an Accounting Manager for a temporary position with our client in education publishing. This role supports royalty accounting operations and financial controls, ensuring royalty statements, payments, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time. This position is Remote - USA based. The Final date to receive applications for this role is 11/15/2026.

• Oversee third-party royalty accounting and income processing performed by an external service provider.
• Ensure royalty statements and related payments are received, processed, and recorded accurately within required deadlines.
• Investigate processing exceptions, discrepancies, and system issues, coordinating resolution with cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate SOX controls and support audit requirements, including documentation and evidence collection.
• Lead monthly and annual royalty reconciliations and reviews to identify variances and payment issues.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in royalty accounting, financial operations, accounting controls, publishing operations, or a related field.
• Experience with reconciliations, financial controls, audit support, and general ledger impacts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliation and analysis of high-volume transactional data.
• Proven ability to lead and guide off-site/offshore teams or external service providers supporting accounting operations.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.