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Revenue Recognition Accountant 4 Job ID 2024-11479

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1 Job Locations Remote - U.S. Category Accounting and Finance Overview The Revenue Recognition Accountant 4 is responsible for assisting with the review and analysis of sales contracts and the identification and communication of appropriate revenue recognition criteria in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This new is instrumental in supporting the growing, global revenue function while also helping to build and maintain scalable processes What you will be doing Review complex contracts to determine proper revenue treatment to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 Review contract obligation documentation and entries prepared by team members for acquired companies Collaborate with revenue operations and other cross-functional teams to coordinate and resolve revenue accounting matters Identify, lead and ensure efforts to improve existing processes and controls related to the revenue recognition cycle based upon industry trends, authoritative literature and business objectives Draft new and update existing revenue related policies and procedures; review and recommend changes to documentation prepared by team members Review and interpret the impact of accounting proposals and pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) and other financial organizations on the company's financial position and financial statements. Makes technical accounting recommendations based upon interpretation Participate in external audits by responding to the most complex ad-hoc requests by the audtitors Assist with the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and review of key reports Provide responses to complex revenue recognition related questions and training to senior management Provide expert guidance and advice to leadership in the form of recommendations based on significant quantitative and qualitative analysis and revenue recognition rules Lead integration and revenue recognition of acquired companies and new products Mentor, coach and train other team members Communicate complex and difficult issues to management in a timely manner Comply with all corporate and departmental privacy and data security policies and practices, including but not limited to, Hyland's Information Systems Security Policy What will make you successful Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Significant experience in public accounting or corporate accounting Microsoft Windows and Office proficient Experience with Workday and Salesforce and Zuora RevPro Demonstrated ability to apply US GAAP to specific business situations Software industry experience required Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently with a sense of urgency and ownership Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be a change agent for implementing new ideas and process improvements in an increasingly complex environment Excellent oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of department Experience providing guidance and support to developing team members Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job Up to 10% travel time required Based on individual st