Revenue Accountant

ICON Clinical Research; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP

Life assurance

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc, Dublin-based, is seeking a Revenue Accountant to manage revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts. Hybrid work arrangement in Ireland. You will collaborate with project teams, prepare schedules, and support audits while driving improvements in revenue processes.

The role emphasizes ASC 606 knowledge, strong Excel/ERP skills, and attention to detail within a healthcare/pharma context.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in revenue accounting or financial analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Review revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts in line with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand contract terms and milestones for revenue recognition.
• Prepare revenue schedules and reconciliations with accuracy.
• Support external audits and provide documentation for revenue processes.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives to enhance revenue accounting procedures.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Revenue accounting

ASC 606 knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Revenue Accountant - Dublin - Hybrid

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Revenue Accountant at ICON, you will manage financial analysis and reporting related to clinical trials, contributing directly to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

• Reviewing and analysing revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts in compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborating with project teams to understand contract terms and milestones for revenue recognition.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate revenue schedules and reconciliations.
• Supporting external audits and providing documentation for revenue recognition processes.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance revenue accounting procedures.

Your Profile:

Required qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Previous experience in revenue accounting or financial analysis, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know

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