Revenue Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Excelitas. Pittsburgh · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Assess customer agreements and amendments for revenue treatment, then document the accounting conclusions
- Prepare revenue journal entries, including NRE entries, and assemble close schedules and monthly reporting materials
- Reconcile revenue balance-sheet accounts, investigate financial variances and resolve discrepancies with business partners
- Carry out SOX controls and support quarter-end and year-end reporting under established procedures
- Help improve the revenue close through automation and tools such as Alteryx or Power BI
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related area, plus at least three years in accounting, revenue accounting or finance
- Working knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical judgment and careful attention to accuracy
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant who can review contracts, support revenue close and reporting, and work across commercial, legal, operations and accounting teams. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and the role involves information subject to ITAR.
From the employer
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Revenue Accountant to support the Company's revenue recognition, financial reporting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Director of Global Revenue, this role will partner with Commercial, Legal, Operations, and Accounting teams to ensure revenue transactions are accounted for accurately and in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation, attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and an interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve financial processes.
Main Responsibilities
Revenue Recognition & Contract Review
- Review customer contracts and amendments to support revenue recognition assessments under ASC 606.
- Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for revenue recognition conclusions.
- Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Operations teams to obtain information necessary for accounting assessments.
- Support technical accounting analyses and special projects as needed.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Perform month-end close activities related to revenue accounting and prepare revenue related journal entries.
- Coordinate and support the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) journal entry process.
- Prepare supporting schedules and monthly reporting packages.
- Assist with quarter-end and year-end financial reporting activities.
Reconciliations, Analysis & Controls
- Prepare account reconciliations for revenue-related balance sheet accounts.
- Perform variance analyses and investigate significant fluctuations in financial results.
- Execute and document SOX controls in accordance with established procedures.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies through collaboration with business partners.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and US GAAP.
Process Improvement & Automation
- Support initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close process.
- Assist with automation and process improvement projects related to revenue accounting and reporting.
- Utilize tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Co-pilot, or similar technologies to streamline manual processes and enhance data quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Global Revenue function.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of accounting, revenue accounting, or finance experience.
- Knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred
- CPA designation or progress toward certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing, technology, or contract-driven environment and experience working with ERP systems a plus.
- Experience supporting SOX compliance activities.
- Experience with data analytics, automation, or process improvement tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or Co-pilot.
- Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting systems.
Core Competencies
- Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Continuous improvement and automation mindset.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Please note:
- This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
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