Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Including in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.

We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.

Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday-Friday. We are seeking hands‑on Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting to prepare work papers for revenue accounting function. This role will be responsible for preparing work papers related to revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, optimizing financial processes, and partnering cross‑functionally to support Costar's continued growth.

• Prepare work papers related to revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely revenue reporting.
• Prepare the work papers and interpretation of customer contracts, ensuring proper accounting treatment and adherence to revenue policies.
• Apply process improvements in revenue recognition, billing, and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and internal controls related to revenue processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support revenue‑related audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly revenue close processes related work papers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper cut‑off.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Product teams to evaluate revenue implications of new business models, pricing strategies, and product offerings.
• Review SaaS, software, and professional services contracts, ensuring proper revenue treatment and identifying risks.

• Enhance and automate revenue accounting processes leveraging Oracle Fusion.
• Drive scalability in revenue operations to support Costar’s continued expansion across global markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related from an accredited, not‑for‑profit University or College.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience working in or auditing large international public companies.
• Knowledge in ASC 606 and revenue recognition within SaaS/software and eCommerce business models, including subscription‑based revenue streams.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting.
• CPA or equivalent designation strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a high‑growth, global organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and drive continuous process improvement.

• Generous compensation and performance‑based incentives.
• CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage:
  Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drug, Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families.
• Commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent).
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.