Sr Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Accountant

Cotality • Irvine, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: Are you a Big 4 or national firm alum with a passion for revenue recognition and contract analysis? Join our dynamic team in a high-impact role as Sr. Technical Accountant where you'll safeguard the top line of the company’s financials. As a key player in our technical accounting function, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Contracting, and Finance to ensure revenue is recognized accurately and in compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, work on complex customer contracts, and contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A activities—all while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Initially, you will focus deeply on revenue recognition with potential expansion to different technical accounting topics including but not limited to equity, debt, derivatives, financial reporting and more! This role will be based in Irvine, CA and candidates should live within a commutable distance. Our current model is hybrid, 1 day onsite per week, in office with the remaining remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, specifically revenue recognition rules (ASC 606/IFRS15) required.
• Prior experience with contract review and industry experience in revenue accounting a plus
• Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with larger ERP systems and related systems (Oracle and Hyperion) and proficiency with excel
• Ability to work as a team player as well as autonomously; project management and multi-tasking skills essential

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and billings for non-standard terms, multiple elements, and to ensure that revenue has been recognized in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform ASC 606/IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) contract analysis
• Collaborate with sales, legal, and finance to appropriately structure non-standard sales agreements
• Perform month-end duties including account reconciliation, computation of revenue/deferred revenue, royalty accrual estimates, and review of revenue trends
• Support M&A related activities, such as accounting due diligence and accounting integration
• Interact with external auditors to gather relevant support and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as necessary to support business partners

Benefits

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level