Revenue Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a detail-oriented Revenue Accountant to support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, month-end close, reconciliations, and general accounting activities in the United States. The role ensures accurate recording of revenue transactions in line with ASC 606 and GAAP.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with deferred revenue schedules and GL reconciliations. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, posting journal entries, assisting with AR, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with revenue focus.
• Experience with ASC 606 and deferred revenue.
• ERP experience with NetSuite/Oracle/SAP preferred.
• Strong Excel and reconciliations skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly revenue recognition activities under ASC 606 and GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue schedules across periods.
• Review customer contracts for correct revenue treatment.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to revenue and general ledger accounts.
• Conduct balance sheet and GL reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ASC 606

Excel skills

Balance sheet analysis

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Excel (PivotTables)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Accountant to support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, month-end close, reconciliations, and general accounting activities. This position will be responsible for ensuring revenue transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with ASC 606 and applicable GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with deferred revenue schedules, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue schedules, ensuring revenue is recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile revenue-related accounts and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Assist with accounts receivable activity and ensure consistency between billing, revenue recognition, and the GL.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis related to revenue accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Billing, and other internal teams to resolve revenue-related issues.
• Assist with lease-related accounting and compliance with ASC 842, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably with direct revenue accounting responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Experience managing and reconciling deferred revenue.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with ASC 842 or ASC 606 is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation work.
• Experience working within an ERP/accounting system such as "NetSuite", "Oracle", "SAP", or similar is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future