Principal Revenue Accountant

Esri • Vienna, VA

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About The Position

The Principal Revenue Accountant on our Revenue Accounting team will provide specialized knowledge in software revenue accounting specifically around license, SaaS, and multiple element arrangements under ASC 606. The role will work closely with internal teams across the business to ensure new product offerings are understood and established correctly for revenue recognition.

Requirements

• 8+ years of prior experience in public accounting or equivalent corporate accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP relating to ASC 606
• Experience with general ledger functions and month and year-end close process
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUPS and pivot tables
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with accounting financial statements
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's in Accounting, or in a related field with an Accounting Certificate or qualification, which meets the CPA eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Current, or actively working to obtain a CPA license
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP system

Responsibilities

• Act in a subject matter expect capacity bringing a high level of specialized knowledge around ASC 606
• Collaborate cross functionally with Product Management and Enterprise Licensing Team to ensure new and existing products and their functionality aligns with revenue recognition accounting policy and accurate performance obligations are assigned
• Initiate research of revenue technical topics and draft supporting policies, procedures and white papers for new sales arrangements and unique product offerings
• Leverage extensive revenue accounting knowledge and experience to establish best practices around the documentation of revenue accounting policies and procedures ensuring alignment with the established ASC 606 revenue accounting policy elections.
• Collaborate cross functionally with partners in the deal cycle including contracts and global business development as it relates to revenue contract negotiations to ensure accuracy and revenue recognition compliance
• Support month, year-end close processes and assist with annual audit activities
• Identify and support continual process and procedure improvements
• Support other ad hoc projects needed across the Revenue Accounting team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees