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

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

Job Description

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. It is included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 and is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate.

Located in Arlington, VA (In‑office, Monday‑Friday), this senior position focuses on revenue accounting. Responsibilities include preparing work papers for revenue recognition, ensuring ASC 606 compliance, optimizing processes, and partnering cross‑functionally to support growth.

• Prepare work papers for revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely revenue reporting.
• Interview customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment and align with revenue policies.
• Apply process improvements to billing, recognition, and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to revenue processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support revenue‑related audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly revenue close processes and 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 global expansion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from an accredited university.
• Track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Four years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience working in or auditing large international public companies.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition within SaaS/software and eCommerce business models, including subscription‑based revenue streams.

• Four years of progressive experience in revenue accounting.
• CPA or equivalent designation (strongly preferred).
• Experience 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.

• 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 or reimbursed fitness center membership.
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit and healthy snacks.

We welcome qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

CoStar Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. CoStar Group also complies with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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