Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Revenue Accountant to join an IT software organization in Westlake, Texas. In this role, you will contribute to the accuracy of revenue reporting, support period-end close activities, and help interpret financial results for business partners and leadership. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys analytical work, cross-functional collaboration, and improving recurring processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, schedules, and account analyses to support monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close cycles.
- Evaluate revenue-related trends such as bookings, billings, deferred balances, churn, and renewals, and explain significant movements to stakeholders.
- Review customer agreements to assess revenue treatment under U.S. GAAP and document conclusions in line with company accounting policies.
- Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation for key revenue accounts, including deferred revenue and contract asset balances.
- Monitor revenue data across systems, research discrepancies, and coordinate timely corrections to maintain reporting accuracy.
- Partner with Billing, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, FP&A, and IT teams to strengthen reporting quality and improve revenue processes.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by compiling schedules, explanations, and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate recurring accounting activities through enhanced Excel models, templates, reconciliations, and dashboards.
- Participate in revenue-related process and system enhancements by helping define requirements, perform testing, validate data, and support control readiness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience, with public accounting or audit experience in a large or well-established firm preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement fundamentals; familiarity with ASC 606 or revenue recognition concepts is preferred.
- Strong analytical ability with experience identifying drivers behind financial fluctuations and presenting findings clearly.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including lookups, pivot tables, and complex formulas used to manage large volumes of data.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business partners.
- Demonstrated interest in process improvement, including strengthening controls and increasing efficiency in accounting workflows.