Revenue Account Analyst

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Full Time Professional Lafayette, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Revenue Recognition/WIP Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely management of Shelton Energy’s revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting. This position maintains financial schedules, analyzes unbilled revenue, reconciles WIP activity, and supports accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, thorough, and comfortable working within recurring weekly and monthly deadlines.

Shelton Energy’s position is expected to be onsite in our Lafayette, LA office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Run weekly reports in Sage and review the results for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets containing timesheet, revenue, and WIP data.
• Add and organize worksheets, create and maintain formulas, and update summary pages.
• Verify spreadsheet calculations and investigate missing, unusual, or inconsistent information.
• Coordinate with accounting, billing, operations, and project personnel to resolve discrepancies.
• Complete all weekly reporting responsibilities according to established deadlines.

• Review unbilled revenue and WIP balances in accordance with Company policy.
• Inquire about and investigate aged, unusual, or unsupported unbilled amounts.
• Obtain supporting information and explanations from the appropriate personnel.
• Track unresolved items and follow up until they are supported, billed, adjusted, or otherwise resolved.
• Escalate exceptions and potential policy issues to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear documentation supporting findings and adjustments

• Maintain organized records and consistent processes for recurring weekly and monthly activities.
• Communicate questions and discrepancies clearly and professionally.
• Recommend improvements to spreadsheets, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Assist with audit requests and other accounting projects related to revenue recognition and WIP.
• Protect confidential employee, customer, financial, and Company information.

• Manage current-period revenue recognition and WIP spreadsheets throughout the monthly close process.
• Update schedules with current timesheet, billing, revenue, and project information.
• Reconcile monthly WIP entries to Sage and applicable supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve differences between the general ledger, WIP schedules, and source data.
• Prepare or support WIP and revenue recognition entries for management review.
• Ensure monthly schedules are complete, accurate, and retained with appropriate documentation.
• Assist the Controller and accounting team with related month-end close activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years experience in project accounting or auditing preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, data organization, and summary reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing complete, accurate, and well-supported work.
• High analytical, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software preferred.

Attention to detail, thoroughness, accountability, ethical-decision making, professional communication, adaptable, strong time management and organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced…