Technical Accountant (Revenue)
BDO USA Experienced Career Site Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at BDO USA Experienced Career Site. Ridgeland · full-time · $80,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Apply revenue rules to new contracts in the ERP and record why you chose each treatment
- Review contract terms and accounting scenarios to decide when revenue should be recognized
- Work with principals and project managers to track project progress and milestone changes
- Handle revenue journal entries, reconciliations, close work and audit requests
- Prepare revenue reports and analysis, and take on related special projects
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; accounting or finance is preferred
- At least five years of general accounting experience, plus work in technical accounting or revenue recognition
- You can use Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and apply U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles
- You can assess contracts and produce clear accounting records
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accountant comfortable analyzing contract terms and documenting revenue decisions. It is an individual-contributor position with no supervisory duties stated. The stated annual salary range is $80,000 to $110,000.
From the employer
Job Summary:
The Technical Revenue Accountant will be responsible for supporting BDO Government Services accounting and financial reporting requirements by analyzing complex transactions, applying appropriate accounting guidance, and documenting conclusions related to revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Job Duties:
- Ensures proper application of revenue recognition policies and supports development of related best practices
- Interprets and applies U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, to new contract setup and arrangements in ERP
- Reviews contracts and accounting scenarios to determine appropriate revenue treatment and timing of recognition
- Partners with Principals and Project Managers on project status and milestone updates
- Supports monthly and quarterly close activities related to revenue, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Supports audit requests related to revenue accounting and financial reporting
- Prepares ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects, as needed
- Other duties, as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
- Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience
- Five (5) or more years of general accounting experience, required
- Experience with technical accounting and/or revenue recognition, required
- Prior experience working within a professional services firm or other complex service-based environment, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA, preferred
Software
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
- Prior experience using Unanet and/or NetSuiteERP, preferred
Language(s)
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles
- Ability to analyze contracts and prepare clear accounting documentation
- Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
- Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $80,000 - $110,000
Maryland Range: $80,000 - $110,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $110,000