Senior Revenue Accountant for Close & Reporting Excellence

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting in Portland, ME, seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to join its accounting team. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in revenue accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting, with responsibility for revenue transactions and related reconciliations.

The successful candidate will support audits, collaborate with Finance, Sales and Operations, and help enhance revenue processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful revenue accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue accounting activities, including revenue recognition, billing, and related account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Review revenue transactions for accuracy and compliance with established accounting policies.
• Prepare and maintain revenue-related schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze revenue activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Reconcile revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and other related balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide analysis to support management decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Sales, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support audits and provide documentation and analysis as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting in Portland, ME, seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to join its accounting team. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in revenue accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting, with responsibility for revenue transactions and related reconciliations.

The successful candidate will support audits, collaborate with Finance, Sales and Operations, and help enhance revenue processes and controls.