Senior Staff Accountant

Influential; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely and play a crucial part in ensuring accurate revenue recognition in line with ASC 606. You will collaborate with various departments to review contracts and enhance revenue reporting processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of GAAP. Join a diverse team that values flexibility and offers a collaborative culture, making a significant impact in the influencer marketing space.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Matching

Collaborative Work Culture

Remote Work

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting experience with a focus on revenue accounting.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for billing and contract reviews.

Skills

GAAP

ASC 606

Revenue Accounting

Excel

Accounting Experience

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Salesforce

Job description

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Influential is a key leader in the Influencer Marketing space (and the LARGEST influencer marketing company in the world, by revenue). Trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, we connect our clients with a network of over 3 Million social media influencers.

We are looking for team members who are thrilled by the idea of playing an active role in shaping how companies engage with customers through TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, & more. Our team is built of people from across the country who have already moved the needle in social media, influencer marketing, and various sectors of technology.

What we offer:

• Remote company - work from home!
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible time off with inclusive holiday benefits
• 401(k) matching
• An awesome collaborative work culture, a diverse team, and more!

Influential is looking for a highly motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recognition of revenue in accordance with ASC 606 and company policies. You’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Billing, and Operations to review contracts, support month-end close activities, and enhance revenue reporting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with Sales, Billing, Legal, Operations teams to assess deal structures, billing requirements, and ensure revenue compliance.
• Review sales contracts to ensure revenue recognition aligns with ASC 606 and company policies.
• Monitor ongoing customer deals and proactively account for contract modifications, amendments, and renewals during the contract term to ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Performing regular audits along the entire revenue stream in both NetSuite ERP and Salesforce systems
• Perform revenue related month-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations for revenue- related accounts during the month-end closing process.
• Assist with special projects, including system implementations or process automation initiatives.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Work alongside Director of Revenue to mitigate process disruptions, streamline efficiencies in revenue recognition, and support for any FPNA requests or initiatives
• Cross functional training in AR to ensure coverage on an as needed basis

Ideal Candidate:

• Must be physically based in Central Time Zone
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in revenue accounting or public accounting with revenue focus preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, specifically ASC 606.
• Experience with full quote-to-cash cycle processes
• Experience with ERP system NetSuite and CRM system Salesforce
• Superior Excel skills required: Proven experience handling large, complex datasets from multiple sources, with the ability to spot and resolve inconsistencies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Positive team player and ability to meet strict deadlines and deliver on commitments
• Ability to work with ambiguity in a fast-paced, changing environment

Salary Range:

$70,000-$80,000

About Influential

Influential is an AI-powered technology and is the largest influencer marketing company in the world, by revenue. Leveraging a network of over 3 Million social media influencers, Influential's platform powers seamless talent discovery, comprehensive brand safety, content creation, media, and measurement. Through strategic partnerships with first and third-party data providers, Influential enables exclusive targeting and measurement solutions, including both online and offline attribution, such as sales lift, TV tune-in lift, foot traffic, and eComm sales. Influential works with Fortune 500 brands, including McDonald’s, NBA, General Mills, Ford, and every major studio. With offices in Los Angeles, NYC, and Las Vegas, Influential is a developer partner of IBM Watson, a strategic partner of WME and Oracle, and a Facebook and Instagram Marketing Partner. (www.influential.co)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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