Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting Arlington, VA

Job Description

Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting

Location:

Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday-Friday

This role prepares work papers for the revenue accounting function, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, optimizing financial processes, and partnering cross‑functionally to support CoStar’s growth.

• Prepare work papers related to revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely revenue reporting.
• Prepare work papers and interpret 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, 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.
• Track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Four or more 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 or more 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.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• 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

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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