Analyst, Revenue Accounting

Ciena•Baltimore, MD

23h•$61,800 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Accounting, as an Analyst Revenue Accounting, you will be responsible for the reconciliation and analysis of a variety of customer revenue and expense accounts against the business plan/forecast pertaining to above the line activities. You’ll manage the completion of day-to-day transaction driven activities while maintaining current revenue recognition files (white papers), communications with external auditors and other internal groups. You will be responsible for creating efficient processes in retrieving data from Oracle, and OBIEE/Looker. You will support the broader Finance team with various schedules and will be an integral contributor to the creation and roll-up of the yearly business plan and quarterly forecast. You’ll regularly build detailed spreadsheets and conduct ad hoc analysis, including the analysis of revenue and COGS actuals versus forecast.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s in Accounting coupled with experience in accounting.
Demonstrated knowledge of Revenue Management Software
Ability to review and analysis large amounts of data in excel
Ability to work four weekends, one weekend for each quarter close of the fiscal year

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Accountant designation
Direct Exposure to Revenue Recognition Rules and Regulations

Responsibilities

Reconciliation and analysis of customer revenue and expense accounts against the business plan/forecast.
Manage day-to-day transaction driven activities.
Maintain current revenue recognition files (white papers).
Communicate with external auditors and other internal groups.
Create efficient processes for retrieving data from Oracle, and OBIEE/Looker.
Support the broader Finance team with various schedules.
Contribute to the creation and roll-up of the yearly business plan and quarterly forecast.
Build detailed spreadsheets and conduct ad hoc analysis, including the analysis of revenue and COGS actuals versus forecast.