Royalty Analyst II

Jeppesen ForeFlight; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior Royalty Accountant to manage monthly royalty revenue and related ledger activity. The role focuses on accurate application of OEM contracts, reconciliation of partner reports, and audit support across royalties and licensing topics.

You will maintain data in Smartsheet, track KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely month-end close and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in revenue recognition, royalty accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and audit practices.
• Proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation workpapers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work independently and build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly royalty revenue and expense calculations, applying OEM contract terms and fee tables accurately.
• Reconcile OEM partner royalty reports to internal calculations; identify, research, and resolve discrepancies and escalate complex items to the Senior Royalty Accountant.
• Support royalty and licensing audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.
• Support onboarding of new OEM products, including item numbers, fee structures, report definitions, and testing.
• Maintain royalty data and workflow in Smartsheet, the system of record for the end-to-end royalty process.
• Help track OEM and licensing KPIs: billed revenue, royalty revenue and expense, receivables aging, collections, and zero-dollar ($0) transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Cognos

Oracle

Smartsheet

Job description

• Prepare monthly royalty revenue and expense calculations, applying OEM contract terms and fee tables accurately.
• Reconcile OEM partner royalty reports to internal calculations; identify, research, and resolve discrepancies and **escalate** complex items to the Senior Royalty Accountant.
• Support royalty and licensing audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.
• Support onboarding of new OEM products, including item numbers, fee structures, report definitions, and testing.
• Maintain royalty data and workflow in Smartsheet, the system of record for the end-to-end royalty process.
• Help track OEM and licensing KPIs: billed revenue, royalty revenue and expense, receivables aging, collections, and zero-dollar ($0) transactions (billed items that should carry a fee).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly royalty revenue and expense calculations, applying OEM contract terms and fee tables accurately.
• Reconcile OEM partner royalty reports to internal calculations; identify, research, and resolve discrepancies and **escalate** complex items to the Senior Royalty Accountant.
• Support royalty and licensing audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.
• Support onboarding of new OEM products, including item numbers, fee structures, report definitions, and testing.
• Maintain royalty data and workflow in Smartsheet, the system of record for the end-to-end royalty process.
• Help track OEM and licensing KPIs: billed revenue, royalty revenue and expense, receivables aging, collections, and zero-dollar ($0) transactions (billed items that should carry a fee).

Revenue & Billing Reconciliation

• Prepare internal revenue reporting reconciliations against payment processor data and investigate variances.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and research general ledger (GL) variances.
• Prepare supporting schedules for monthly royalty payments.
• Maintain documentation that supports audit readiness and compliance.

Month-End Accounting

• Prepare journal entries for accruals, revenue, and expense adjustments, calculating accruals from contracts and historical data.
• Support variance analysis of month-end results.
• Meet month-end close deadlines in coordination with Finance, Revenue Operations, and Billing teams.

Cross-Functional & Ad Hoc

• Respond to internal data requests on reconciliations, reporting, and timelines.
• Support special projects and suggest improvements to processes and controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in revenue recognition, royalty accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and audit practices.
• Proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation workpapers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work independently and build relationships across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with OEM licensing, royalty methodologies, and fee tables.
• Familiarity with Cognos, Oracle, and/or Smartsheet.

Competencies Expected

• AR lifecycle, accrual vs. cash accounting, revenue recognition fundamentals, and period-end cutoff principles.
• AR sub-ledger-to-GL reconciliations and an understanding of the full order-to-cash process; ability to flag items that need Technical Accounting review.
• Support for internal controls and external audits, including explaining reconciliations to auditors.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Are a "go-getter" and can take initiative on a project without explicit direction or instructions.
• Want to understand the 'Why' behind the way something is done and aren't afraid to make changes when you see a better way.
• Are motivated to carry projects through to completion and don't get derailed with small obstacles.
• Can clearly articulate accounting concepts to cross-functional roles and will push back when support or rationale is not adequate for recording in the GL.
• Are team players who can work well with others in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Can manage competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely information to stakeholders.

About ForeFlight, LLC

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

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Benefits

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide employees and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following:

• Group Medical insurance
• Group term life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance
• Gym reimbursement
• 20 days of paid vacation time
• 12 days of paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program