Hybrid Senior Accountant: ASC 606 & ERP Modernization

ARA; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA) seeks a Senior Accountant to lead ASC 606 revenue recognition, strengthen general ledger processes, and support the modernization of financial reporting through ERP systems like Deltek Costpoint and Workday Adaptive Planning. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and proactive process improvements.

The Senior Accountant will drive month-end close, perform technical accounting research, and collaborate with IT and Finance to automate workflows while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and at least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience applying accounting principles to business transactions.
• Demonstrated experience applying revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606, and the ability to research, document, and communicate accounting conclusions.
• Experience performing month-end close activities, preparing general ledger reconciliations, and supporting financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and develop supported accounting conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including contract evaluation, revenue reconciliations, and period-end reporting.
• Analyze complex contract arrangements, including multi-element and fixed-price contracts, and document accounting conclusions.
• Support revenue reporting, variance analysis, contract closeout activities, and revenue adjustments.
• Evaluate existing revenue recognition practices and contribute to consistent accounting procedures.
• Provide accounting support and technical analysis for unusual or nonroutine transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and validate financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and systems personnel to improve data accuracy and reporting consistency.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities affecting accounting and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes through standardization and automation.
• Perform monthly and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Research technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, document conclusions, and support policy implementation.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

ASC 606 knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Workday Adaptive Planning

Oracle

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA) seeks a Senior Accountant to lead ASC 606 revenue recognition, strengthen general ledger processes, and support the modernization of financial reporting through ERP systems like Deltek Costpoint and Workday Adaptive Planning. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and proactive process improvements.

The Senior Accountant will drive month-end close, perform technical accounting research, and collaborate with IT and Finance to automate workflows while