Revenue Accountant - (Remote - US)

As a Revenue Accountant at Jobgether, your main responsibilities will include ensuring accurate revenue recognition in line with U.S. GAAP, particularly during the ASC 606 compliance process. This involves preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, managing data reconciliation between financial systems and payment processors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes and maintain financial accuracy.

To qualify for the Revenue Accountant role at Jobgether, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA or equivalent certification being preferred. Additionally, candidates should have 4-8 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in Big 4 public accounting or a comparable firm, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with specific expertise in ASC 606.

Collaboration is key for the Revenue Accountant at Jobgether. You will work closely with teams from Product, Treasury, Financial Operations, and Data Analytics to implement scalable accounting processes. This teamwork is crucial to streamline operations and ensure accurate financial reporting across the organization.

Candidates for the Revenue Accountant job at Jobgether should be proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems such as NetSuite. Experience with financial close tools like Numeric is advantageous. These software skills will help you efficiently manage financial reporting and data reconciliation tasks in a fintech environment.

A Revenue Accountant at Jobgether can look forward to a competitive annual salary that ranges from $110,000 to $125,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, flexible work options, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples where you had to implement or adhere to ASC 606 standards. Discuss how your understanding of the principle influenced your approach to revenue recognition and how it has improved audit outcomes or financial accuracy in past projects.

When addressing this question, outline the steps you take to ensure thorough reconciliation. Discuss any tools or software you use, as well as how you collaborate with other departments to verify the accuracy of the data, highlighting your analytical skills and attention to detail.

Share your strategies for keeping up-to-date with GAAP changes. Highlight your commitment to continual learning through professional development courses, industry newsletters, or membership in relevant professional organizations, emphasizing the importance of compliance in your role.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to explain the context of the problem, what specific action you took to improve the process, and the positive outcome that resulted. This demonstrates your initiative and problem-solving skills.

Discuss your experience with specific accounting software such as NetSuite or Excel. Highlight any particular features you leveraged to enhance efficiency, accuracy, or reporting capabilities, showcasing your technical aptitude.

Explain your time management strategies, including how you prioritize tasks and communicate with your team to ensure all close processes are completed on time. Share examples from previous experiences where you successfully met deadlines, even under pressure.

Discuss the importance of collaboration in accounting, how you engage with cross-departmental teams, and provide examples of successful projects where teamwork made a positive impact on financial reporting, audit preparation, or process management.

Detail your methodologies for maintaining accuracy, such as double-checking your work, using reconciliation processes, and cross-referencing data from multiple sources. Discuss any quality control measures you have put in place in previous roles.

Highlight your engagement in past audit processes, outlining your preparation tasks, how you ensure compliance and data integrity, and your interactions with auditors. This shows your familiarity with regulatory standards and your proactive approach to audits.

Discuss current trends or challenges in the fintech industry that affect revenue accounting, such as rapid regulatory changes or technological advancements. Describe how you believe these challenges can be addressed or mitigated to ensure effective compliance and reporting.