Senior Accountant

About

Senior Accountant is responsible for managing key aspects of the revenue cycle, with a focus on revenue recognition, billing, and the related accounting for revenue activity and associated costs. Reporting to leadership, this role ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and that costs tied to revenue-generating activities are properly captured in accordance with applicable accounting standards. This position serves as a key liaison between operations and the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to revenue recognition, and revenue-related accruals.
• Review and analyze revenue activities and associated costs to ensure margins are accurately reflected in financial statements.
• Ensure all revenue-related transactions are recorded in the appropriate period in compliance with applicable revenue recognition standards.
• Manage the full-cycle billing process, ensuring invoices are generated accurately and issued in a timely manner based on customer agreements and operational milestones.
• Monitor customer accounts and aging reports; lead collection efforts to drive timely payments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or customer disputes.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and unbilled receivables to the general ledger.
• Oversee accounting for progress billings and adjustments, ensuring the balance sheet accurately reflects contract assets and liabilities.
• Prepare and support audit requests related to revenue, costing, and receivables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on revenue accounting and accounts receivable.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and revenue-to-cost matching principles.
• Solid understanding of applicable accounting standards and internal control frameworks
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.