Revenue Recognition Accountant

Ziff Davis

. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition and U.S. GAAP, with strong analytical skills for reconciling complex contracts and financial data. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue accounting processes and support audit requests.

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ASC 606 Revenue RecognitionU.S. GAAPMicrosoft ExcelData Analytical SkillsPublic Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Revenue RecognitionFinancial AnalysisReconciliationContract ReviewDeferred RevenueAccounting PrinciplesProblem-SolvingERP ImplementationComplex ContractsFinancial Statement Audits

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Oracle FusionSAPSalesforceCRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Eligible

Industry Keywords

TechnologySaaSSoftwareCloudSubscription-Based Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Support revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP
Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
Prepare and maintain revenue schedules and reconciliations, including deferred revenue and recognized revenue
Create documentation supporting revenue recognition conclusions and journal entries
Research and resolve discrepancies between contracts, billing information, and related accounting records
Assist with contract modifications and changes impacting revenue recognition
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
Collaborate with Finance, Billing, Sales, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve revenue and billing questions
Improve revenue accounting processes, controls, reporting, and documentation
Perform additional accounting and financial analysis or ad-hoc projects as needed
Assist with ERP implementation
Report directly to the Revenue Recognition Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA eligible
1–3 years of professional accounting experience
Hands-on knowledge and experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience with non-standard, complex contracts
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Strong data analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate independently, manage deadlines, and competing priorities in a remote work environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Continuous improvement and learning mindset
Willingness to work Eastern Standard Time zone in USA
Public accounting experience preferred
Experience within the technology, SaaS, software, cloud, or subscription-based industry preferred
Experience with deferred revenue, contract assets, unbilled revenue, or recurring revenue models preferred
Experience reviewing customer contracts for accounting implications preferred
Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or another major ERP system preferred
Salesforce or other CRM experience preferred
Experience supporting financial statement audits preferred