Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

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We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

Job Title:

Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Location:

Remote - USA

Summary:

Genesys is looking for a passionate Senior Technical Revenue Accountant to join our growing team! The Senior Technical Revenue Accountant will be responsible for tasks related to one or more of several work streams' (Cloud, On premise, Term License, Maintenance and Professional Service) revenue recognition on the Technical Revenue Team.

This is not a typical accounting role and will require many ad-hoc analysis, complicated contract reviews, urgent discussions with Sales/Deal Desk, and organizational excellence to adapt to the changing priorities. The Senior Technical Revenue Accountant will assist in the validation, accounting and review of sales-related transactions. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate reporting of revenue and accounting.

The Senior Technical Revenue Accountant position will work closely with the Deal Desk and Finance teams in reviewing deal structure and terms.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to);

Revenue Analysis:

* Part of a team that ensures that all revenue is accounted for in accordance with Genesys policies and accounting guidelines, i.e. ASC 606.

* Review of completeness and accuracy of data in the Revenue system (Rev Pro).

* Determining and processing appropriate contract updates, revenue adjustments and other journals in the Revenue System.

* Operating and overseeing revenue related internal controls.

* Prepare deal reviews/checklist to ensure revenue is being recognized in adherence to ASC
606 and Company policy.

Technical Revenue:

* Provide ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance to Legal, Deals Desk, Finance, and Order Management.

* Prepare technical accounting memos and assessments for complex transactions.

* Assist in ASC 606 policy updates and trainings

* Support the revenue projects function in the design, test, and implementation of updates to existing and new systems.

* Maintain necessary financial and control records along with supporting documentation related to Revenue for audit and Sarbanes-Oxley purposes.

* Participation in ad hoc projects to support business initiatives including assessment of new products, acquisitions, and new internal revenue needs.

Deal Desk, Sales, and Customer Success Management Support:

* Review of customer orders to ensure compliance with the Revenue Recognition Policy and accounting principles.

* Review/approve orders against company policy and advise sales of any inconsistencies against policy and recommended actions.

* Working closely with Order Management, Collections, Deal Desk, and Finance personnel to meet business objectives.

* Assist with the review of sales opportunities, contracts and non-standard transactions - provide appropriate accounting guidance and propose solutions within Company's revenue recognition policy.

Requirements:

* Minimum 3 years of related Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) experience.

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and/or Part Qualified Accountant (ICAI, CCAB, CPA or equivalent)

* Experience with software clients and/or industry with revenue background.

* Ability to interact effectively with sales and product teams, functional peer groups and subordinates and to gain cooperation from others, especially those in other departments, as well as with outside auditors and outside legal counsel.

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