Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Accountant to support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, month-end close, reconciliations, and general accounting activities. This position will be responsible for ensuring revenue transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with ASC 606 and applicable GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with deferred revenue schedules, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue schedules, ensuring revenue is recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile revenue-related accounts and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Assist with accounts receivable activity and ensure consistency between billing, revenue recognition, and the GL.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis related to revenue accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Billing, and other internal teams to resolve revenue-related issues.
• Assist with lease-related accounting and compliance with ASC 842, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably with direct revenue accounting responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Experience managing and reconciling deferred revenue.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with ASC 842 or ASC 606 is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation work.
• Experience working within an ERP/accounting system such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.