About this position
Job Description
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 Search
Direct: 703-738-1227
Email: JSchilit@spectrumcareers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-schilit/
Location and commute
435 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3252123528.