Revenue Recognition Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.

• Support revenue recognition initiatives in compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP.

• Review customer contracts and relevant documentation to establish the appropriate revenue recognition treatment.

• Prepare and maintain revenue schedules and reconciliations, including deferred and recognized revenue.

• Create documentation that substantiates revenue recognition conclusions and journal entries.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between contracts, billing information, and associated accounting records.

• Assist with modifications to contracts and changes that affect revenue recognition.

• Support requests from internal and external auditors by preparing schedules and documentation.

• Collaborate with Finance, Billing, Sales, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to address revenue and billing inquiries.

• Enhance revenue accounting processes, controls, reporting, and documentation.

• Perform additional accounting and financial analyses or ad-hoc projects as required.

• Assist with the implementation of ERP systems.

• Report directly to the Revenue Recognition Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA eligible.

• 1–3 years of professional accounting experience.

• Practical knowledge and experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.

• Experience handling non-standard, complex contracts.

• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.

• Excellent data analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines and competing priorities in a remote work setting.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and learning.

• Willingness to work in the Eastern Standard Time zone in the USA.

• Public accounting experience is preferred.

• Experience in technology, SaaS, software, cloud, or subscription-based industries is preferred.

• Familiarity with deferred revenue, contract assets, unbilled revenue, or recurring revenue models is preferred.

• Experience reviewing customer contracts for accounting implications is preferred.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or other major ERP systems is preferred.

• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is preferred.

• Experience supporting financial statement audits is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work environment and remote work options.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.