Revenue Accounting Manager

Confidential; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to oversee the revenue cycle and manage a team of 3. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, including ASC 606 knowledge and strong Excel skills. This full-time role involves both managerial and analytical responsibilities, with a focus on ensuring proper revenue recognition and optimizing accounts receivable processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong familiarity with revenue recognition accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and revenue functions.
• Perform ASC 606 contract analysis.
• Lead a team of 3.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Excel proficiency

Staff management

Time management

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Revenue Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and supervising the accounting activities related to the company’s revenue cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the accounts receivable and revenue functions, leading a team of 3.
• Perform ASC 606 contract analysis with documentation of management’s assessment and results to ensure revenue is properly recognized in a timely manner.
• Develop white papers or accounting memos as the subject-matter expert on ASC 606 to support the company’s positions on contracts and revenue recognition issues.
• Oversee all elements of accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the A/R Supervisor and Account Management teams to optimize client finances.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly revenue close, including billings, journal entries, and reconciliations around revenue, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, contingent revenue, and unbilled A/R.
• Assist with other close activities as needed including P&L reviews and variance analysis.
• Assist with external audits and other regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide ad-hoc and technical accounting assistance in other areas as needed.
• Advise staff on non-routine reporting transactions; hire, coach, and develop staff; assist in onboarding and training new team members.
• Encourage continuing professional education and development.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility; minimum 2 years in a fast-growing medium to large accounting environment.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Strong familiarity with ASC 606 and revenue recognition accounting.
• Ability to prioritize, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS).
• Proven track record of successfully managing staff and developing accounting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting (preferred).
• CPA license (preferred).
• Prior experience managing the A/R function (strongly preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with teams across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.

Physical Job Requirements

• May require standing, walking, and sitting for extended amounts of time.
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Includes full range of body motion.
• Requires corrected vision, hearing, and speech within normal ranges and effective communication with team members.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing
• Industries: Accounting