The Senior Revenue Accountant is a key member of the revenue accounting team responsible for the day-to-day activities required to account for revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP. Reporting to the Manager of Revenue Accounting in India, the Senior Revenue Accountant is also responsible for performing research and analysis on issues that arise as part of the monthly close process, as well as documenting contract reviews and the performance of internal controls.
Expected to work during EMEA hours (2 to 11 pm IST) with additional overlap on need basis to interact with US revenue team.
Responsibilities
Perform and document revenue contract reviews
Perform and document SOX internal control procedures
Perform independent technical accounting research and document conclusions in memoranda
Prepare and review revenue transactions to ensure they are accurately recorded in accordance with US GAAP
Perform monthly reporting and analysis
Create high quality workpapers, and document processes and templates to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Perform monthly revenue accounting close responsibilities, including preparation of revenue schedules, GAAP revenue analysis, account reconciliations, roll forwards, journal entries, and preparation of the close package
Prepare quarterly review and year-end audit schedules,
interact and provide details for testing to internal and external auditors
Conduct day to day accounting and review of multi-year contracts, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition
Enhancing and optimizing processes
Requirements
B.Com. in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other quantitative field
Minimum of 5 years of experience
Public accounting experience preferred
MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant or CPA or equivalent preferred
Familiarity with Sales Force CPQ or similar CRM systems
Able to articulate technical revenue accounting guidance (ASC 606) and apply it to real world situations
Strong English written and interpersonal communication skills
Versatile player in the revenue accounting team that can perform various tasks ranging from routine close procedures to deal analysis to ad hoc projects
Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth setting
Positive and “can do” attitude, detail-oriented and highly organized
Must Haves
Experience with accounting under U.S. GAAP is required
Ideal background from SaaS industry
Experience with NetSuite (preferred) or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP