Lead, Revenue Recognition

GCI Communication Corp•Anchorage, AK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Manage the accounting department’s revenue recognition systems by validating, maintaining, enhancing, and implementing technology solutions to meet business needs. Function as the subject matter expert for revenue recognition software and the accounting component of billing systems. Act as the liaison between accounting and Applications Technology (AT) for revenue recognition software and billing system software. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: Revenue Recognition Process Implementation and Monitoring: Serve as the primary accounting subject matter expert for revenue recognition for GCI Consumer revenue ensuring accounting requirements in accordance with ASC606 are met through implementation and post go live. Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the Revenue Recognition processes and applicable systems to include, but not limited to, Oracle EBS, Netcracker, and Aptitude RevStream. Perform testing of Revenue Recognition solutions against design and business requirements to ensure quality results which deliver upon targets and expectations. Work with Technical Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Compliance and Controls Transformation teams as well as external and internal auditors to prepare and maintain controls. Billing System Accounting Liaison: Act as liaison between Accounting and Application Technology to test new updates to Netcracker billing system that impact Accounting. Assist the General Ledger Accounting team with creating, tracking, and following up on billing system incidents and service requests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant exposure to complex accounting matters and technical analyses.
Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.
Experience with Oracle or related ERP system.
Knowledge and expertise of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including Revenue Recognition requirements within ASC 606.
Experience with a SOX-compliant environment or auditor of publicly traded entities, including documentation, evaluation, and execution of controls related to financial reporting and system-dependent processes.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national/regional firm strongly preferred), particularly in audit, technical accounting, or accounting advisory services.
Experience supporting or implementing revenue data systems or revenue recognition tools, including reconciliation between source systems, subledgers, and the general ledger.
Familiarity with data analytics or business intelligence tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms used to support reconciliations, analysis, or controls.
Telecommunications or other highly transactional industry experience, where large data volumes, complex billing, and system integrations are critical.
Other relevant accounting, systems, or industry‑specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary accounting subject matter expert for revenue recognition for GCI Consumer revenue ensuring accounting requirements in accordance with ASC606 are met through implementation and post go live.
Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the Revenue Recognition processes and applicable systems to include, but not limited to, Oracle EBS, Netcracker, and Aptitude RevStream.
Perform testing of Revenue Recognition solutions against design and business requirements to ensure quality results which deliver upon targets and expectations.
Work with Technical Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Compliance and Controls Transformation teams as well as external and internal auditors to prepare and maintain controls.
Act as liaison between Accounting and Application Technology to test new updates to Netcracker billing system that impact Accounting.
Assist the General Ledger Accounting team with creating, tracking, and following up on billing system incidents and service requests.