Senior Accountant- Deferred Revenue; HYBRID

Position: Senior Accountant- Deferred Revenue (HYBRID)
Job Title:

Senior Accountant - Deferred Revenue

Job Description

This Senior Accountant - Deferred Revenue role focuses on general ledger ownership, deferred revenue and license accounting, and balance sheet integrity in a dynamic, growing organization. You will prepare and review journal entries, manage complex deferred revenue schedules, and perform detailed reconciliations and flux analyses. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while collaborating across finance and business development teams.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare, record, and review weekly and monthly manual journal entries, and assist in the overall general ledger close process.

+ Take ownership of assignments related to professional fees and revenue accruals, corporate center and internal department eliminations, and the recording of internal management fees.

+ Ensure proper recording of franchise license transactions and multi-unit development (MUD) agreements, including reviewing and maintaining amortization schedules of deferred license fees and deposits.

+ Reconcile invoices and sales orders billed for product to the product ordering platform to ensure accuracy and completeness.

+ Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to Accounts Receivable and Deferred License Liabilities.

+ Research, investigate, and resolve reconciling items and variances in a timely and thorough manner.

+ Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and income statement flux analysis within defined scopes, identifying key drivers and trends.

+ Compile financial data and supporting schedules for financial statement footnotes, management reporting, audits, and other internal and external requests.

+ Collaborate closely with colleagues on the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team and the Business Development team to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

+ Ensure accurate transaction coding in accordance with the chart of accounts and budget, including detailed review of journal activity and preparation of reclassification and adjustment entries as needed.

+ Contribute to a strong internal control environment by identifying control gaps, recommending process improvements, and maintaining current documentation.

+ Utilize accounting and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and resolve accounting issues efficiently.

+ Perform ad hoc accounting research and analysis related to transaction activity, system discrepancies, and reporting questions.

+ Apply intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.

+ Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a dynamic work environment while maintaining high attention to detail.

+ Use resources effectively to generate solutions and take initiative in resolving accounting and process issues.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms with internal stakeholders across the organization.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

+ 3-7 years of progressive, relevant accounting experience.

+ General ledger and related balance sheet reconciliation experience, including flux analysis.

+ Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.

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Experience with revenue accounting, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition.

+ Solid understanding of ERP platforms, with Net Suite experience preferred.

+ Minimum of intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, CONCAT, and related functions.

+ Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a dynamic work environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

+ Proven ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures.

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Experience with month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and review.

+ Ability to perform and interpret balance sheet and income statement flux analysis.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research…