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Overview: We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Revenue, with a strong background in ASC 606 revenue recognition to support a growing finance organization. This position will partner closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, timely transaction processing, and resolution of billing and unbilled revenue issues. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical accounting expertise, hands-on revenue accounting experience, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Billing, Contracts, and Operations teams. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in maintaining compliance, improving processes, and supporting a scalable revenue accounting function.
Responsibilities: Support revenue accounting operations and ensure compliance with ASC 606 and company accounting policies. Process, review, and analyze revenue transactions within the ERP system. Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue rollforwards, and variance analysis. Review customer contracts and sales arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment. Monitor billed and unbilled revenue balances and ensure timely, accurate billing in accordance with contract terms. Collaborate with Billing, FP&A, Contracts, and other Finance teams to identify, research, and resolve revenue-related discrepancies and system issues. Investigate and resolve revenue recognition, billing, and data integrity concerns. Maintain and enhance revenue accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls. Assist with system improvements, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives related to revenue accounting and billing. Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual audits. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding revenue accounting policies and procedures. Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.6+ years of progressive accounting experience. At least 2 years of direct experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting principles. Experience reviewing contracts and applying revenue recognition guidance to a variety of customer arrangements. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Salesforce CPQ, Zuora, or similar platforms preferred. Experience supporting external audits and maintaining internal controls. U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred.
  • Experience in government contracting, aerospace, defense, technology, manufacturing, or other project-based revenue environments.
  • Familiarity with complex contracts, milestone-based billing, long-term project accounting, or percentage-of-completion methodologies.
  • Interested Candidates Apply through this posting or contact:
  • Jordan Schilit
  • Recruiting Manager | Spectrum Careers
  • Accounting & Finance SearchDirect: 703-738-1227
Email: JSchilit@spectrumcareers.comLinkedIn:

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