Revenue Staff Accountant

Overview

As the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy, we help businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic, practical approach to build solutions that last. We are seeking a Staff Accountant, Revenue in our Atlanta, GA office to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

• Develop collaborative relationships with client teams while helping them follow processes.
• Perform risk assessment of contract terms to determine potential risks to the business.
• Complete contract setup in Workday based on terms and conditions observed in the contract and ensure that all cost elements are appropriately accounted for.
• Partner with project teams to ensure that contracts are setup appropriately to accommodate revenue recognition and billing.
• Support post‑contract activities consisting of change orders, modifications, and closing of contracts.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the contract.
• Assist with revenue month‑end close processes.
• Assist with year‑end audit requests as needed.
• Review transactions to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze variable consideration (e.g., discounts, rebates, penalties) and determine its impact on revenue recognition.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures for revenue, including preparation of revenue‑related journal entries, reconciliation, and reports.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to learn quickly.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, ability to express complex situations clearly.
• Strong knowledge of contract setup.
• Ability to maintain strict deadlines and ensure responsibilities are completed in a timely fashion.
• Proficiency in MS Office and expert use of Excel (V‑lookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• ASC 606 experience (a plus).
• Workday experience (a plus).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland; work visa sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future for this position.

North Highland is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.