Senior Revenue Accountant

Armanino; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino LLP is seeking a revenue accounting expert to lead and ensure accurate recognition under ASC 606. You will act as the firm’s go-to authority on revenue-related accounting across multiple business units.

You will prepare journal entries, support month-end close, analyze variances, and collaborate with FP&A and the Technical Accounting teams to drive compliant processes and improvements. CAUTION: ensure the page’s Chicago-area role aligns with IL eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze complex data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on revenue accounting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and support month-end close.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts per GAAP.
• Partner with FP&A to analyze revenue variances.
• Ensure ASC 606 compliance and revenue recognition for new ventures.
• Support revenue-cycle controls and process improvements.
• Reconcile A/R reserve, WIP, and deferred revenue subledgers; investigate variances.
• Analyze revenue data across units to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support external audits and provide financial analyses.
• Develop training on revenue recognition methodologies.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

4+ years accounting experience

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on revenue accounting, ensuring revenue is accurately and completely recorded in the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and support the month-end close process.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with FP&A to analyze and reconcile revenue variances against budget and prior year results.
• Partner with the Technical Accounting team to ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements, including: Evaluating new business ventures and transactions for appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Supporting the implementation and execution of revenue-cycle controls and processes.
• Identifying and driving process improvement opportunities related to revenue accounting.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including the A/R reserve, work-in-progress, and deferred revenue subledgers; investigate, document, and communicate variances.
• Analyze and interpret revenue-related data across business units, cost centers, and acquisitions to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Respond to requests from FP&A and business leaders and support external audit activities.
• Prepare and deliver financial analyses, reporting, and insights for key stakeholders.
• Develop and facilitate training for firm leaders on revenue recognition, reserve methodologies, and related accounting processes.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles and related compliance requirements.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue analysis and reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, including A/R reserves, WIP, and deferred revenue.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, analytical thinking, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license.
• Experience in professional services and/or multi-entity environments.
• Workday experience.
• Experience with AI-enabled process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Colorado, Washington, Illinois, New York, and California residents, the compensation range for this position: $85,000-$100,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

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