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.

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