Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Merito Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Auditor Accountant -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities include:
* Review contract drafts, which involves working with global sales team and legal/contracts team to determine and advise on any revenue recognition impact.
* Review signed contracts for proper revenue recognition of revenue and provide oversight to sales operation teams who review and process contracts in Salesforce.
* Apply US GAAP for revenue recognition which involves identification of non-standard revenue treatment, combination of contracts and allocation of revenue among various performance obligations.
* Prepare revenue deal review documentation/package to support our review.
* Perform standalone selling price ("SSP") testing for the company's performance obligations.
* Ascertain company revenue recognition policies and internal controls are adhered to without exception.
* Analyze results and perform flux analysis for revenue and deferred revenue balances.
* Perform various account reconciliation for related revenue accounts (deferred revenue).
* Prepare and enter revenue accounting entries in Costpoint.
* Calculate and prepare gross down entries between unbilled and deferred.
* Update and maintain desktop procedures for the revenue team processes.
* Assist in purchase accounting activities for acquired entities and reconcile acquired assets and liabilities.
* Work with internal and external auditors in addressing accounting issues and provide assistance in managing the interim and annual audits.
* Assist senior director and senior manager with ad
-hoc reports on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications
* 7+ years overall experience in accounting and finance
* 3+ years experience in a software revenue recognition
* Deep-level understanding/familiarity with new revenue standards (ASC 606)
* CPA preferred
* BA or BS in Accounting
* Prior Public Accounting experience
* Strong knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to apply the relevant guidance to the company
* Experience working in a global multinational company with US GAAP reporting requirements
* Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills (advanced Excel skills preferred)
* Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written
* Great interpersonal skill, being able to work with various groups within the company
* Excellent team player with strong work ethics
* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
* Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
* Ability to appropriately manage confidential information
* Ability to work under pressure with shortened deadlines
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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