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Revenue Accounting Manager; Individual Contributor

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Follett Learning
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Revenue Accounting Manager (Individual Contributor)
Company Overview:

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world.

Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Position Overview

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and optimizing revenue-generating activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles to collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of ASC 606 on revenue recognition processes and systems.

Responsibilities:
Revenue Recognition & Compliance
  • Lead revenue recognition activities in compliance with ASC 606 and applicable GAAP guidance.
  • Establish and maintain annual Standalone Selling Price (SSP) pricing frameworks.
  • Record and review quarterly revenue adjustments, including open item calculations.
  • Draft technical accounting white papers and develop new revenue policies as needed.
  • Review credit impacts and assess the need for credit reserves in accordance with accounting standards.
RFP & Contract Review
  • Conduct detailed RFP and contract reviews to ensure revenue treatment is accurate, complete, and compliant.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
  • Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue.
  • Evaluate contract terms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
  • Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
  • Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue
Audit & Internal Controls
  • Assist with annual external audits, providing documentation and supporting analysis.
  • Establish and enhance internal audit processes related to revenue compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date, end-to-end revenue process documentation, including controls and workflows.
Process Improvement & Integration
  • Integrate newly acquired entities into established revenue processes, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new SKUs/products, ensuring production environments align with tested configurations.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and strengthened compliance within revenue operations.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
  • 5+years’ experience
  • Must possess technical accounting expertise
  • Ability to provide senior management with risk assessments for actions they are considering or taken
  • Possess advanced computer skills and expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and experience leading ASC 606 implementation projects
  • Possess strong attention to details and strong analytical skills
  • Ability to resolve complex problems with independent action
At Follett Software, our people come first.

We’re deeply committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and success of every Team Member. That…

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