Royalty Accountant

Location US-Remote
ID 2026-2048
Category
Accounting-Finance
Position Type
Full-Time Regular
Remote
Yes

 

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 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.   

 

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
  • 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 skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Access databases

 

What sets you apart

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

Pay Range

USD $44,590.00 - USD $63,700.00 /Yr.

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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 Hybrid 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 
And much more! Check it out here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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