Revenue Analyst

Autodesk; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst to manage revenue and deferred revenue reporting under ASC 606, ensuring accurate quarter-end analyses and journal entries on a worldwide basis.

You will drive revenue disclosures, support audit schedules, and help streamline processes. A proactive, curious approach to AI and automation will help improve efficiency and data analysis across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with a focus on revenue recognition.
• Experience with monthly and quarterly close activities, account reconciliations, problem resolution, audit schedule preparation, and working with internal or external auditors.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with an interest in exploring practical applications to improve accounting processes, reporting, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform key analyses and account reconciliations for revenue and deferred revenue related accounts on a worldwide basis.
• Prepare journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable related accounts on a worldwide basis.
• Prepare quarterly audit schedules and periodic reports to support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Implement and document accounting processes and procedures, including those required for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Support and participate in companywide projects for revenue accounting as well as order-to-cash cycles including requirements gathering and UAT.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate accounting activities, including proactively exploring AI and emerging technologies to improve workflows, data analysis, and reporting.
• Work through accounting implications and confirm we can operationally support business agreements.
• Work closely with international teams and cross-functional stakeholders to obtain information, investigate reporting discrepancies, and reconcile accounts.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Close processes

Analytical skills

Effective communication of financials

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Sigma

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk revenue accountants are responsible for the most important line on our Income Statement – REVENUE! As a member of this team, you will prepare key quarter-end analyses, support new initiatives and projects, and collaborate with your team and other groups to develop effective solutions to complex problems.

You will work closely with your manager and team members to ensure accurate revenue and deferred revenue reporting as required under ASC 606. A key focus of this role will be maintaining revenue reserves, disclosures, management reporting, and other critical quarter-end deliverables.

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces new technologies, and proactively explores opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our accounting processes.

As our business continues to evolve, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a meaningful contribution to Autodesk's success.

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101902

Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst

Position Overview

Autodesk revenue accountants are responsible for the most important line on our Income Statement – REVENUE! As a member of this team, you will prepare key quarter-end analyses, support new initiatives and projects, and collaborate with your team and other groups to develop effective solutions to complex problems.

You will work closely with your manager and team members to ensure accurate revenue and deferred revenue reporting as required under ASC 606. A key focus of this role will be maintaining revenue reserves, disclosures, management reporting, and other critical quarter-end deliverables.

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces new technologies, and proactively explores opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our accounting processes.

As our business continues to evolve, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a meaningful contribution to Autodesk's success.

Responsibilities

• Perform key analyses and account reconciliations for revenue and deferred revenue related accounts on a worldwide basis.
• Prepare journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable related accounts on a worldwide basis.
• Prepare quarterly audit schedules and periodic reports to support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Implement and document accounting processes and procedures, including those required for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Support and participate in companywide projects for revenue accounting as well as order-to-cash cycles including requirements gathering and UAT.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate accounting activities, including proactively exploring AI and emerging technologies to improve workflows, data analysis, and reporting.
• Work through accounting implications and confirm we can operationally support business agreements.
• Work closely with international teams and cross-functional stakeholders to obtain information, investigate reporting discrepancies, and reconcile accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with a focus on revenue recognition.
• Experience with monthly and quarterly close activities, account reconciliations, problem resolution, audit schedule preparation, and working with internal or external auditors.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with an interest in exploring practical applications to improve accounting processes, reporting, and productivity.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new systems, tools, and technologies.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to understand and present financial data and analysis.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to share ideas and encourage continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience working with SAP, Business Objects, Sigma or similar financial reporting systems.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, or system enhancement initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to navigate ambiguity.

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $76,000 and $135,520. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $69,700 and $102,245. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Le salaire est l'un des éléments du programme de rémunération concurrentiel d'Autodesk. Pour les postes basés au Canada, nous offrons un salaire de base entre $69,700 et $102,245. Le salaire est déterminé selon l'expérience professionnelle et l'emplacement du candidat(e), et peut dépasser cette fourchette. En plus du salaire de base, notre programme de rémunération peut inclure une prime annuelle, des commissions pour les postes de ventes, des attributions d'actions et un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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