Revenue & Accounts Receivable Accountant

Revenue & Accounts Receivable Accountant

About Morning Consult

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with applied artificial intelligence to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.

This role is available in any of our office locations (Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL) or can be based remotely.

Our award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping. Join us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!

The Role

Morning Consult is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Revenue & Accounts Receivable Accountant with 2-3 years of experience in customer contract review, revenue recognition and billing. This role is an integral part of the revenue accounting team, responsible for the full order-to-cash cycle, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, compliance with ASC 606 and maintaining healthy customer accounts. This role reports to the Senior Revenue Accounting Manager and will review client contracts, set up revenue schedules in Net Suite, manage collections and support audit and monthly close processes.

The Accounting Team At Morning Consult

The Accounting team oversees a wide range of financial operations, from daily transactions to the preparation of annual US GAAP financial statements. Key responsibilities include cash and treasury management, contract review and revenue recognition, payroll and equity accounting, asset management, monthly financial reporting, expense processing, procurement and accounts payable, tax compliance and support for external audits. We are a collaborative team composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to efficiency, high performance and continuous professional growth.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Review and interpret customer contracts and purchase orders to determine billing terms and revenue recognition schedules
• Set up and maintain contracts and billing schedules in Net Suite in compliance with ASC 606 and company policies
• Generate accurate and timely invoices and distribute them via email or online portals
• Partner with internal teams, including Commercial and Legal, to resolve discrepancies in billing and contract data
• Monitor the Accounts Receivable inbox, respond to inquiries and ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained
• Perform collections activities on delinquent accounts, including outreach via email and phone
• Assist in the month-end close process, including reconciliations and journal entries related to revenue and AR
• Support the annual external audit by preparing and organizing supporting documentation
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the revenue and AR functions

About You And What You’ve Done

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in revenue accounting and/or accounts receivable
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and US GAAP
• Hands-on experience with Net Suite is required;
  Salesforce experience is a plus
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validations, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and eager to grow within the accounting function
• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement

Note: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at…