Revenue Accountant
Overview
A growing finance team is seeking a Revenue Accountant for a contract opportunity supporting revenue recognition, month-end close, and audit activities. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong technical foundation who enjoys analyzing client contracts, resolving complex revenue-related items, and collaborating with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams. You will play an important role in reviewing contract documentation, assessing revenue recognition treatment, and helping strengthen the accuracy of financial reporting.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably including revenue accounting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance
- Experience applying revenue recognition principles in a corporate environment
- Experience reviewing contracts and supporting revenue recognition assessments
- Ability to analyze accrued revenue, deferred revenue, and other revenue-related balance sheet accounts
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting internal or external audit requests
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with Salesforce
- Advertising, digital media, technology, or SaaS industry experience
- Knowledge of IFRS 15
- Experience evaluating principal-versus-agent accounting considerations
- Experience collaborating with Finance Business Partners, client finance teams, or external auditors
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
- Prior experience with contract review, revenue accounting, balance sheet analysis, and month-end close strongly preferred
Other Requirements
- Contract position with an anticipated duration of approximately three months, with potential for extension
- Hybrid schedule in New York City: 2–3 days onsite per week, including Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Candidates seeking a two-day onsite schedule may be considered
- Standard working hours are approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative, deadline-driven finance environment
