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Revenue Accountant

Robert Half

Houston, Texas

Job description

Overview

In this contract-to-hire role, you will manage revenue recognition, journal entries, and support month-end close to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Billing, and Finance to analyze complex revenue streams and resolve issues affecting financial accuracy. The role emphasizes process efficiency, audits support, and involvement in system enhancements or special projects. You will play a key part in forecasting and revenue trend analysis to drive informed business decisions. This opportunity offers impact across the finance function in a growing organization.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and record revenue-related journal entries and reconciliations
  • Analyze customer contracts and revenue transactions for proper recognition
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Reconcile revenue accounts and investigate discrepancies
  • Prepare revenue reporting schedules and supporting documentation
  • Monitor deferred revenue balances and related activities
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Billing, and Finance to resolve issues
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company revenue recognition policies
  • Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and revenue trend analysis
  • Support audits by providing requested schedules and documentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve revenue accounting processes
  • Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and special projects
Key requirements
  • Experience analyzing complex revenue streams
  • Experience reconciling revenue accounts
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Billing, Finance)
  • Knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition policies
  • Experience supporting month-end close and audits
  • Forecasting and revenue trend analysis experience
  • analytical mindset
  • attention to detail
  • strong communication
  • GAAP revenue recognition policies (ASC 606)
  • revenue accounting
  • month-end close

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