Accounting Analyst III

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Accountant to support our revenue recognition and financial reporting functions. In this role, you will own day-to-day global revenue accounting processes, help ensure accurate compliance with US GAAP (specifically ASC 606), and provide data-driven support for month-end close. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to build deeper expertise in revenue accounting within a global finance environment, working closely with both India-based operations and US finance teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Revenue Processing & and Close

• Support the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring adherence to ASC 606 standards.
• Prepare and post journal entries for revenue accruals, adjustments, and deferred revenue.
• Support the monthly financial close process, ensuring all revenue-related tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform account reconciliations for unbilled revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue schedules. Compliance & Analysis
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results against forecasts or budgets.
• Assist in gathering documentation for internal and external audits to support SOX compliance.
• Support the maintenance of internal accounting policies and ensure consistent application of revenue recognition rules.

Process Support

• Identify and report discrepancies in revenue data, helping to resolve issues quickly.
• Partner with billing and operations teams to ensure project and contract data is mapped and coded correctly for revenue recognition.
• Maintain organized trackers and documentation for revenue-related data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA (or equivalent finance qualification).
• Experience: 2–5 years of professional accounting experience, with a strong focus on Record-to-Report (R2R) or Revenue Accounting.
• Expertise: Practical understanding of US GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday).
• Ability to manage and reconcile data across multiple systems or spreadsheets.
• Preferred: Familiarity with AI-driven accounting tools, AI-assisted data reconciliation, process automation, or generative AI applications for financial reporting and analysis.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial findings and process updates to team members.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict monthly deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Originally posted on Himalayas