Senior Accountant

Express Employment Professionals; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the monthly close process and revenue accounting. You will review customer contracts, apply ASC 606 for revenue recognition, and maintain unbilled and deferred revenue balances in compliance with U.S.

GAAP. You will prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, consolidate financial entries, and generate internal reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience with unbilled revenue accruals and deferred revenue accounting.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (reversing, recurring, intercompany, and standard) and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform ASC 606 revenue recognition activities, including customer contract review and reporting.
• Prepare monthly schedules for capitalized contract costs, including amortization and reclassifications.
• Support financing receivables, including reconciliations and allowances.
• Prepare and review prepaid expense and accrual schedules and entries.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; report variances.
• Prepare fixed asset and software roll-forwards and amortization schedules.
• Review trial balance and develop internal financial reports.
• Support AP/AR functions and vendor/customer billing.
• Assist auditors with documentation and issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Accounting Analyst supports the monthly close process and revenue accounting functions. In this role, you will review customer contracts, apply ASC 606 to determine appropriate revenue treatment, and maintain accurate unbilled and deferred revenue balances. You will prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in compliance with U.S. GAAP. You will also consolidate financial entries and accounts, prepare internal reports, and work closely with cross-functional departments to ensure financial results are recorded accurately, timely, and with appropriate supporting documentation.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries (reversing, recurring, intercompany, and standard) and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with established deadlines.
• Perform ASC 606 revenue recognition activities, including customer contract review, maintaining contract listings, and preparing unbilled revenue accruals, deferred revenue schedules, and related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly schedules for capitalized contract costs, including commissions and fulfillment costs, amortization, and long-term/short-term reclassifications.
• Support financing receivables, including reconciliations, allowance calculations, long-term/short-term reclassifications, and related allocations.
• Prepare and review prepaid expense and accrual schedules and entries, including payroll, benefits, and travel accruals.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger, bank, credit card, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts; research and report variances.
• Prepare fixed asset and capitalized software roll-forwards and amortization schedules, and calculate accounts receivable allowances and bad debt expense.
• Review the trial balance, prepare variance explanations, and develop internal financial reports as assigned.
• Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer billing.
• Respond to information requests and prepare accurate, complete supporting documentation and reports for internal and external auditors. Collaborate with audit teams during audits and reviews and assist with resolving identified issues.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, GAAP standards, and internal controls. Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, including SOX control documentation and supporting evidence.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract review.
• Experience with unbilled revenue accruals and deferred revenue accounting.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, preferably Oracle Fusion, or financial system implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow through on issues to resolution while meeting close deadlines.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with SaaS or subscription-based revenue.
• Experience with SOX controls and audit support.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

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