Accountant - Revenue (Remote)

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Job description

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS TO JOIN AS W2 ONLY.

Accountant - Revenue

Location: Knoxville, TN -OFFSITE - Remote (East Coast or Central zone)

Duration: 3 Months (possibility of going longer)

Notes:

• Reading consumer contracts
• MUST HAVE: Accounting Degree
• Intermediate level 2-4yrs of exp

Description: Seeking a professional in Accounting who will be responsible for reviewing customer contracts to determine proper revenue recognition in accordance with applicable pronouncements and company policies. The candidate will also prepare revenue-related journal entries and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities also include the following:

• Ensure compliance with the company's revenue recognition policies and practices
• Perform revenue cut-off procedures to ensure revenue is properly and accurately recorded for the period
• Participate in monthly revenue analysis against forecast
• Monitor the aging and activity of assigned customer accounts to ensure invoices/credit memos and cash are properly applied
• Assist internal and external audit in their audit evaluation processes as requested
• Perform other assignments/projects as required

Requirements/What you need to have:

• BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university and 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience
• Strong Excel and PC skills
• Embrace continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to execute assigned duties; results oriented
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills; keeps relevant parties informed
• Fosters positive working relationships across the organization at all levels
• Legal right to work in the United States

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze customer contracts to determine proper revenue recognition in accordance with applicable pronouncements and company policies
• Prepare/review revenue-related journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with the company's revenue recognition policies and practices
• Perform revenue cut-off procedures to ensure revenue is properly and accurately recorded for the period
• Participate in monthly revenue analysis against forecast
• Monitor the aging and activity of assigned customer accounts to ensure invoices/credit memos and cash are properly applied
• Assist internal and external audit in their audit evaluation processes as requested
• Cultivate strong internal partnerships with business unit personnel
• Collaborate with the team to identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Complete all work in a timely and accurate manner within established deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Perform other assignments/projects as required

Its a plus if you have:

• US GAAP (ASC 606) revenue accounting experience
• CPA or path towards CPA
• SAP or Blackline experience
• Previous experience reading/interpreting revenue contracts
• Public accounting firm experience, particularly at Big 4 or large regional firm
• Ability to understand and apply functional/technical and business knowledge to everyday work
• Media and entertainment industry experience
• Desire to learn/accept new or unfamiliar tasks
• Capability to work in fast-paced & changing environment
• Client/customer focused mentality
• Desire to learn beyond daily job responsibilities/expand skillset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and with agility
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills and can prioritize multiple deliverables with competing deadlines