Staff Accountant

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting team in Itasca, IL. This role is responsible for reviewing sales contracts to ensure timely and appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606 and supporting key revenue accounting and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant will gain an in-depth understanding of Flexera’s products, pricing, and deal structures while working with detailed order and SKU-level data across Salesforce/CPQ and Net Suite.

The role will also help resolve revenue-related issues and identify opportunities to improve and automate existing processes.

• Revenue Accounting & Close: Own key month-end close activities, including revenue and billings reconciliations, revenue allocations, bad debt entries, and related controls in accordance with ASC 606.
• Revenue Recognition: Review contracts and complex transactions, including SSP and allocation considerations, to determine appropriate revenue recognition.
• Revenue Desk Support: Support revenue-related requests and provide guidance on contract, pricing, and deal-related accounting questions.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Analyze transactions across Salesforce/CPQ and Net Suite and support system enhancements, process improvements, and automation.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, AR, and other teams to resolve issues and support accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Audit Support: Assist with audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit requests related to revenue accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance or related field
• CPA or CPA in progress preferred
• 3 - 5 years of Accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required
• Strong or working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred
• Technical or practical knowledge of revenue recognition standard ASC 606 a plus
• Exceptional written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with Net Suite and  a plus
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• Ability to break down complex issues and tailor communication style to a range of audiences, including non-accountants, and to clearly articulate ideas, solutions and conclusions to stakeholders
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively and work well colleagues across businesses and geographies in a fast-paced environment