Senior Financial Accountant

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave

Retirement planning

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Revenue team in Dublin. You will ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with US GAAP ASC 606, support monthly close, and provide analytical insight for strategic decision‑making.

You will act as a subject-matter expert in revenue recognition, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, maintain revenue schedules, and mentor junior staff to promote best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Extensive experience in revenue accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP ASC 606 and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts per US GAAP/ASC 606.
• Monthly revenue reporting and analysis for management review.

Skills

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Revenue accounting

US GAAP

ASC 606

Oracle Financials

Financial reporting

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant - Revenue, Dublin, Hybrid

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our diverse and dynamic Revenue team.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting across our global clinical trial portfolio. You will provide technical expertise, support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, and contribute to the continuous improvement of revenue accounting processes.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Reviewing and analysing revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts in accordance with US GAAP and ASC 606 requirements.

• Calculating and reporting monthly revenue in line with corporate reporting timelines, providing analysis to support management review.

• Preparing and maintaining revenue schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Coordinating month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, while supporting internal and external audits.

• Acting as a subject matter expert in revenue recognition and Oracle Financials, providing guidance and support to team members.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business initiatives.

• Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices across the team.

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA (Big 4 Trained or Industry experienced)

• Extensive experience in financial accounting, including revenue accounting and revenue recognition, with a proven track record of managing financial reporting and compliance.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition guidance, financial regulations, and internal controls.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and revenue data and provide strategic recommendations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and provide clear financial insights.

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.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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 or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)