6 month contract - onsite - Location : 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin TX
Pay $52.50 / hour on W2
Seeking a Revenue Accountant to serve on the Global Revenue team as a key business partner to all stakeholders in our revenue recognition cycle. We seek a candidate that has a strong, broad understanding of the accounting requirements for revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), as well as an ability to apply those standards in a rapidly changing business environment.
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS :
- Strong individual contributor and collaborator across global functions and regions.
- Self-starter, with a strong sense of ownership and customer focus
- Keen attention to detail and organized
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Innovative, adaptive and seeks continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supports annual and quarterly revenue forecast and analysis for internal management reportingReviews large sales transaction to ensure revenue recognition and deferred revenue is accurately recorded based on the terms of the agreementCompletes monthly revenue accounting and close responsibilitiesCommunicates technical issues related to revenue accountingMaintains up to date policies and procedures, checklists and 404 and 302 control documentationCoordinates meetings with stakeholders throughout the organization to gain understanding of new product offerings and makes recommendation for revenue recognition policy for samePrepares ad hoc analysis of revenue and deferred revenueAssists with Form 10-Q and Form 10-K revenue disclosuresAssists in providing timely support for quarterly and annual external reviews and auditsMaintains knowledge of accounting and reporting accounting developments affecting revenue accounting and reporting, summarizes same and communicates findings and recommendations to senior finance personnelMAJOR CHALLENGES :
Effectively communicating and coordinating on a global teamManaging multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environmentManaging multiple sources of data and information and ensuring all are included and appropriately summarized to provide timely accurate analysis to key decision makersKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
CPA or equivalent preferred2+ years accounting experience (Big 4, Industry or combination of both)Proficient user of MS Office Software, including MS ExcelExperience with Oracle, Hyperion, and Apollo is a plus