Job description

Job Summary: The Technical Revenue Accountant will be responsible for supporting BDO Government Services accounting and financial reporting requirements by analyzing complex transactions, applying appropriate accounting guidance, and documenting conclusions related to revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Job Duties: • Ensures proper application of revenue recognition policies and supports development of related best practices • Interprets and applies U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, to new contract setup and arrangements in ERP • Reviews contracts and accounting scenarios to determine appropriate revenue treatment and timing of recognition • Partners with Principals and Project Managers on project status and milestone updates • Supports monthly and quarterly close activities related to revenue, including journal entries and reconciliations • Supports audit requests related to revenue accounting and financial reporting • Prepares ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects, as needed • Other duties, as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education • Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred Experience • Five (5) or more years of general accounting experience, required • Experience with technical accounting and/or revenue recognition, required • Prior experience working within a professional services firm or other complex service-based environment, preferred License/Certifications: • CPA, preferred Software • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required • Prior experience using Unanet and/or NetSuiteERP, preferred Language(s) • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Displays superior verbal and written communication skills • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles • Ability to analyze contracts and prepare clear accounting documentation • Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels • Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with attention to detail • Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $80,000 - $110,000 Maryland Range: $80,000 - $110,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $110,000

Requirements

Must-haves

Ensures proper application of revenue recognition policies and supports development of related best practices
Interprets and applies U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, to new contract setup and arrangements in ERP
Reviews contracts and accounting scenarios to determine appropriate revenue treatment and timing of recognition
Partners with Principals and Project Managers on project status and milestone updates
Supports monthly and quarterly close activities related to revenue, including journal entries and reconciliations
Supports audit requests related to revenue accounting and financial reporting
Prepares ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects, as needed
Other duties, as required
Five (5) or more years of general accounting experience, required
Experience with technical accounting and/or revenue recognition, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles
Ability to analyze contracts and prepare clear accounting documentation
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with attention to detail
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $80,000 - $110,000

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Prior experience working within a professional services firm or other complex service-based environment, preferred
CPA, preferred
Prior experience using Unanet and/or NetSuiteERP, preferred

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