Sr Revenue Accountant

19109 SPEEDPAY RD; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Worldwide is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to perform revenue recognition analysis and support invoicing, revenue recording, and financial reporting. The role collaborates with Sales, Legal, Account Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, and business units to resolve revenue questions and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, 5+ years of experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of accounting, finance, or related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of revenue accounting and revenue recognition principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to managers, peers, and business partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and meet demanding close deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review signed customer contracts and related documentation to determine revenue recognition conclusions.
• Perform monthly revenue recognition accounting, including revenue posting, journal entries, deferred cost adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Analyze deferred revenue and unbilled revenue reconciliations, variances, and reports; investigate issues.
• Perform SSP compliance reviews and related analyses.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities and prepare management reporting.
• Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze activities affecting license, services, and other revenue streams.
• Provide revenue recognition guidance to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly audit schedules and gather revenue data for auditors.
• Assess internal controls related to revenue recognition and SOX compliance.
• Assist in cross-functional process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in revenue-related cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Adhere to corporate policies including Code of Ethics and Information Security.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle Accounting

RevPro

Job description

LOCATION REQUIREMENT:

Local candidates living near Omaha, Nebraska will be considered.

Join Us as We Make Possibilities Happen

Every action we take as 1ACI redefines what is possible. As Innovators, we envision possibilities. As Developers, we build possibilities. As Leaders, we empower possibilities. At ACI, we are not just driving payments at the speed of change. We are Making Possibilities Happen.

Position Summary

The Senior Revenue Accountant performs revenue recognition analysis and accounting activities to support accurate invoicing, revenue recording, financial reporting, and compliance with company policy. This role reviews customer contracts, evaluates revenue recognition conclusions, monitors deferred and unbilled revenue, prepares revenue-related journal entries and reconciliations, and completes month-end and quarter-end close activities. The position partners with Sales, Legal, Account Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, and business teams to resolve revenue questions, support contract proposal approvals, strengthen internal controls, and improve cross-functional processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review signed customer contracts and related documentation to determine and document appropriate revenue recognition conclusions, including assessments for assigned regions or channels.

• Perform the monthly revenue recognition accounting process, including revenue posting, preparation of revenue-related journal entries, deferred cost adjustments, and completion of revenue account reconciliations.

• Analyze deferred revenue and unbilled revenue reconciliations, revenue variances, and revenue-related reports; investigate and resolve identified issues.

• Perform and document standalone selling price (SSP) compliance reviews and related analyses.

• Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities, including contract reviews, variance analysis, management reporting, and other revenue-related close support.

• Coordinate with Revenue Accounting leadership, Sales Management, Account Management, Project Management, Legal, Sales Operations, and business units to analyze activities affecting license, services, and other revenue streams.

• Provide revenue recognition guidance and respond to accounting questions from cross-functional stakeholders.

• Prepare quarterly audit schedules and gather revenue data, documentation, and supporting evidence for internal and external auditors.

• Assess and follow internal controls related to revenue recognition and accounting operations to support compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.

• Assist in developing and implementing cross-functional process improvements that increase productivity, consistency, and efficiency.

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives as a revenue recognition subject matter expert in support of business, regulatory, system, and operational changes.

• Participate in ad hoc revenue projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Ethics and Global Information Security requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Five or more years of accounting, finance, or related professional experience.

• Working knowledge of revenue accounting and revenue recognition principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to managers, peers, and business partners.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and meet demanding close deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software revenue recognition or revenue accounting experience, including knowledge of ASC 606.

• Experience reviewing customer contracts and supporting revenue documentation.

• Experience with Oracle Accounting, RevPro, or comparable revenue and accounting systems.

• Experience with SSP analysis, contract proposal review, SOX controls, and internal or external audit support.

• Ability to identify issues, gather and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and communicate recommendations clearly.

• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when business needs warrant, primarily during quarter-end close.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise, ACI offers growth, opportunity, and a competitive compensation and benefits package in a collaborative work environment.

About ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software. Our secure and scalable software solutions help corporations, fintechs, and financial innovators process and manage digital payments, power omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. We combine a global footprint with local presence to advance the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.