The Revenue Recognition Accountant will manage revenue accounting processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and handle monthly revenue entries and audits.
Who We Are
At Firstup, our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world's workforce, we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies, reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily.
Our employees are experts in the employee experience, workforce communications and technology.
Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world’s first intelligent communication platform, Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire, and delivers engagement insights to help companies support, promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base. Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world?
Job Summary:
The Revenue Recognition Accountant will work closely across multiple teams within the Company to address revenue accounting matters in the application of U.S. GAAP, and maintenance of revenue accounting policies. This role will own the end-to-end revenue accounting for Firstup and conduct research on complex revenue arrangements. In addition, this role will work closely with our financial reporting and GL accounting teams in support of the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, and other stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis (i.e., acquisition Integration team to ensure successful implementation of accounting policies and procedures for newly acquired businesses and accurate go-live reporting.)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze revenue accounting entries for month-end close, ensuring deferred revenue waterfalls are accurately maintained.
- Own the ASC 606 revenue recognition in NetSuite (ARM module) monthly.
- Perform detailed reviews/analysis of Master Agreements and Contracts to ensure that revenue is properly recorded, and documentation is in compliance with policy.
- Ensure the accurate application of GAAP to complex revenue transactions.
- Review Order Perfection for data accuracy and revenue recognition impact in Salesforce.
- Perform & maintain SSP analysis on an annual basis.
- Support the coordination of annual audit activities of external auditors, as needed.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of revenue recognition processes and systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years of direct experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition, and/or 3-5 years of progressive general accounting experience with a strong understanding of revenue principles.
- Proven experience with ASC 606 system implementations (e.g., NetSuite ARM module or similar), and/or Big 4 audit experience with a CPA license.
- Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP Accounting).
- Excellent communication skills with ability to develop the "story" and form recommendations.
- Superb attention to detail balanced by ability to focus on the "big picture."
- Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and Word / Google Docs related skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Experience and interest to build out systems and processes in a rapidly growing business.
Firstup expects the base salary for this role to be between $70,000-$85,000. The starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Why Firstup?
Because you care - about people, the work you do, and the connections you make. Work is such a large part of life; it only makes sense to make it awesome.
If you want to engage brilliant minds in a high-growth and inclusive environment where ideas are rewarded regardless of who they come from, join us. This is a rapidly changing space so if you thrive on ambiguity, are hungry for a challenge, and have the guts to speak your mind, you could be a perfect fit.
We offer an excellent PTO program, great health benefits, a casual and friendly environment, remote work, and a leadership team who truly believes in your growth – both personally and professionally.
Firstup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.
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