Revenue Accountant

Korn Ferry; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in the United States is seeking a Revenue Accountant to help ensure revenues are complete and accurately reported for the Consulting/Digital segment in North America. You will review engagements and collaborate with sales, PM, and order-to-cash teams to support revenue recognition.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, SAP experience preferred, and advanced Excel skills. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with calculation/review of revenue results for a service organization preferred.
• Public accounting or experience with a public company a plus.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Review engagements to verify revenue accuracy across streams (consulting, licenses/subscriptions, web products).
• Consult with sales, project management, and order-to-cash teams on revenue considerations.
• Review revenue reports and perform sampling to ensure accurate recognition.
• Ensure compliance with revenue-related SOX controls.
• Lead monthly reviews with cross-functional teams on revenue recognition.
• Assess changes to engagements for potential revenue impact.
• Approve credit memos after evaluating revenue impact.
• Review engagement changes for revenue implications.
• Participate in Revenue team initiatives.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Analytical thinking

Excel pivot tables

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

Korn Ferryis a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition toBe More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER -

It’s about exceeding your potential.

This role is part of the team responsible to ensure revenue is complete and accurately reported. The team collaborates with colleagues from across the organization in the review of revenue related items in client contracts and engagements. This role will be focused on revenue for the Consulting/Digital segment for North America.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular review of engagements to verify accuracy of revenue for all revenue
  streams, which include consulting, licenses/subscriptions, and web-based products.
• Partner with and provide consultation to sales, project management and the order to cash
  teams on revenue considerations regarding client agreements, engagements and
  invoicing or credit memos.
• Review various revenue reports and perform sampling to ensure revenue is calculated and
  reported accurately.
• Ensure compliance with revenue related SOX controls established by Korn Ferry
• Lead monthly phone meetings with sales, consulting and/or project management across the
  S. to review consulting engagements for accurate revenue recognition.
• Review engagements validated by the order to cash team for the application of accurate
  revenue models and that all requirements are met for the ability to recognize revenue.
• Approve credit memos after reviewing for impact to revenue and bad debt considerations.
• Review engagement change orders to assess any potential impact on revenue.
• Actively participate in initiatives of the Revenue team

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of accounting experience required
• Experience with the calculation of revenue or reviewing revenue results for a service organization preferred.
• Public accounting or experience working for a public company a plus.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creation of pivot tables.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills; able to prioritize and manage many simultaneous tasks and priorities to ensure timely completion of tasks that meet quality standards.
• Ability to adapt to workload fluctuations, prioritize and shift priorities as needed.
• Self-starter with confidence to make quick decisions independently or consult others as needed to ensure those decisions hold up to the standards of revenue recognition.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust the message based on audience.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications