Revenue Accounting Manager

Follett Learning; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Healthcare plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental coverages

Rewards program

Job summary

Follett Software is seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Recognition professional to ensure accurate recognition under ASC 606 and GAAP. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess impacts on processes and systems, draft accounting position papers, and support quarterly closes.

The role emphasizes SSP frameworks, contract reviews, and strengthening internal controls while enabling automated and compliant revenue reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in revenue recognition or related accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP guidance.
• Ability to provide risk assessments to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue recognition activities in compliance with ASC 606 and GAAP.
• Establish annual SSP pricing frameworks and review revenue adjustments.
• Draft technical accounting white papers and update revenue policies.
• Review credit impacts and assess credit reserves per standards.
• Support quarterly and annual close related to revenue.

Skills

ASC 606 expertise

Technical accounting

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Position Overview

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and optimizing revenue-generating activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles to collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of ASC 606 on revenue recognition processes and systems.

Responsibilities

Revenue Recognition & Compliance

• Lead revenue recognition activities in compliance with ASC 606 and applicable GAAP guidance.
• Establish and maintain annual Standalone Selling Price (SSP) pricing frameworks.
• Record and review quarterly revenue adjustments, including open item calculations.
• Draft technical accounting white papers and develop new revenue policies as needed.
• Review credit impacts and assess the need for credit reserves in accordance with accounting standards.

RFP & Contract Review

• Conduct detailed RFP and contract reviews to ensure revenue treatment is accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
• Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue.
• Evaluate contract terms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
• Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue

Audit & Internal Controls

• Assist with annual external audits, providing documentation and supporting analysis.
• Establish and enhance internal audit processes related to revenue compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date, end-to-end revenue process documentation, including controls and workflows.

Process Improvement & Integration

• Integrate newly acquired entities into established revenue processes, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new SKUs/products, ensuring production environments align with tested configurations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and strengthened compliance within revenue operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• 5+years’ experience
• Must possess technical accounting expertise
• Ability to provide senior management with risk assessments for actions they are considering or taken
• Possess advanced computer skills and expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and experience leading ASC 606 implementation projects
• Possess strong attention to details and strong analytical skills
• Ability to resolve complex problems with independent action

At Follett Software, our people come first.
We’re deeply committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and success of every Team Member. That commitment shows up in a thoughtfully designed, comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive—at work and in life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Fully remote work, giving you the flexibility to do your best work from anywhere in the continental U.S. (unless otherwise noted)
• Subsidized healthcare plans, including orthodontic coverage, with HSA option that includes employer matching
• Company-paid disability and life insurance, with the option to enhance coverage through voluntary plans
• Robust Paid Time Off, including Flex PTO for salaried roles, paid parental leave, company holidays, and paid volunteer service time
• Retirement savings with employer match, vesting every pay period
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Optional supplemental coverages, such as accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance, identity theft and credit monitoring, and legal protection services
• Meaningful recognition and tangible rewards that celebrate achievements, fuel motivation, and recognize both individual and team success

EEO

Follett Software provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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