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Senior Accountant

Ann Arbor, MI ยท On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

The team has a great skill set in royalty accounting, reconciliations, publisher reporting, and financial analysis, and we would love to speak with you if you have strong experience in Microsoft ...

Sr Analyst, Royalty Compliance

Manhattan, NY

$56K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview and Responsibilities The Licensing Compliance Analyst will play a key role in supporting billing, collections, and royalty processing across European markets. This position manages several ...

Sr Analyst, Royalty Compliance

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$56K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview and Responsibilities The Licensing Compliance Analyst will play a key role in supporting billing, collections, and royalty processing across European markets. This position manages several ...

Royalty Administrator, Temporary

Arlington, VA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $34/hr

Temporary Royalty Administrator Location: Remote (Must align with US East Coast hours) Job Type ... Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve processing or reporting errors efficiently. * Workflow ...

Royalty Administrator, Temporary

Arlington, VA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $34/hr

Temporary Royalty Administrator Location: Remote (Must align with US East Coast hours) Job Type ... Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve processing or reporting errors efficiently. * Workflow ...

Royalty Manager

Encino, CA ยท On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Knowledge of All Aspects of Royalty Administration & Music Business Excellent Interpersonal Skills Excellent Mathematical and Analytical Skills Fluent command of English High Level of Professionalism ...

ROYALTY MANAGER ABOUT THE FIRM Our client is a full service accounting / business management firm ... Prepare complex analytical reports * * Review of contracts and licenses to ensure that reported ...

Royalty Accountant

$44K - $63K/yr

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 ...

Analyze sales data, revenue streams, and costs to ensure accuracy in royalty calculations. * Support quarterly royalty reporting to licensors * Ensure all royalty accounting and reporting activities ...

Royalty Accountant

$44K - $63K/yr

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 ...

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To excel in this role, strong leadership, customer service management, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills are critical. The Head of Royalty Services must partner effectively with ...

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How much do royalty analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for royalty analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a royalty analyst do?

A Royalty Analyst is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and processing royalty payments for intellectual property such as music, books, patents, or licensing agreements. They ensure accurate reporting, track revenue streams, and verify that payments comply with contractual terms. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of financial reporting. Royalty Analysts often work in industries like entertainment, publishing, and technology to support fair and transparent royalty distribution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a royalty analyst?

To thrive as a Royalty Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency in Excel, royalty processing software (such as MetaComet or Counterpoint), and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and time management skills help candidates excel in this role. These capabilities are crucial for accurately managing royalty calculations, navigating complex contracts, and ensuring timely, precise reporting for internal teams and external partners.

What are the typical challenges faced by royalty analysts in their daily work?

Royalty Analysts frequently deal with complex contracts, intricate financial data, and the need to interpret various royalty structures, which can be challenging without a keen eye for detail. Ensuring data accuracy, reconciling discrepancies, and meeting tight reporting deadlines are common hurdles in this position. You'll often need to collaborate with legal, finance, and licensing teams to clarify contract terms or resolve issues, so flexibility and effective communication are key. Adapting to evolving technology and staying current with industry trends also play an important role in maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

How do you become a royalty analyst?

To become a royalty analyst, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Gaining experience with financial analysis, understanding licensing agreements, and proficiency in spreadsheet and data analysis tools are important. Some roles may also require knowledge of intellectual property rights and industry-specific regulations.
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Infographic showing various Royalty Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Senior Accountant

Clarivate

Ann Arbor, MI โ€ข On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 hours ago


Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Royalty Accounting team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is an amazing opportunity to work on royalty accounting for educational market databases, content subscriptions, publisher agreements, usage reporting, and royalty calculations.
The team is made up of 8 individuals and reports to the Manager, Accounting. The team has a great skill set in royalty accounting, reconciliations, publisher reporting, and financial analysis, and we would love to speak with you if you have strong experience in Microsoft Excel, GAAP, royalty accounting, reconciliations, and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
About You - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or equivalent, relevant work experience
  • 2+ years of accounting, finance, royalty accounting, or related experience
  • 2+ years of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including LOOKUP formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
  • 1+ year experience analyzing, comparing, evaluating, and reconciling data

It would be great if you also have . . .
  • Knowledge of AI applications in Finance
  • Experience supporting publisher, content provider, royalty, subscription, or contract-based accounting processes
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP
  • Ability to perform complex arithmetic and algebraic calculations needed for accounting and reconciliation work
  • Experience working with internal departments and external business partners or customers

What will you be doing in this role?
  • Interpret royalty agreements, including terms, conditions, and calculations needed for timely and accurate service
  • Calculate and document monthly and annual reconciliations for royalty accounts
  • Assist with evaluating the accuracy of royalty accruals in accordance with publisher contractual agreements
  • Support process improvements that help maintain accurate tracking, calculating, and reporting of publisher royalties
  • Prepare, analyze, and distribute royalty reports to publishers and content providers, including evaluating trends
  • Assist with audit requests by pulling information and documentation
  • Support the distribution of royalty, guarantee, and advance payments to publishers and other content providers
  • Crosstrain on analytical functions within the department to support flexibility across the Royalty Analyst team
  • Assist with implementing royalty accounting procedures and controls
  • Complete work in a cost-effective manner and perform other related duties as needed

Product/Service you will be supporting
In this role, you will support royalty accounting tied to educational market databases and content subscriptions. The team pulls together content through different periodicals and subject-matter areas, gathers usage data, connects that usage to revenue, and applies contracted royalty rates to ensure accurate payments and reporting for publishers and content providers. This is long-lifecycle work, giving you the opportunity to touch multiple parts of the royalty process from calculation and reconciliation to reporting, audit support, and payment distribution.
About the Team
This is a close-knit, highly tenured team that has worked together for many years. The team members own their work independently while collaborating closely across the business.
You will interface with many internal departments and can build relationships with publishing companies and content providers. The work is varied, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven, with strong training and mentorship available from a team with deep experience.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time hybrid position based in Ann Arbor. The role works Monday through Friday and is currently expected to be in office 3 days per week.
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.