Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.
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We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant on the Revenue Accounting Team located in Itasca, IL.
This position requires someone with highly technical accounting experience and a working knowledge of ASC 606 as it applies to Software (on-premises) and SaaS revenue recognition. The person in this role will own the monthly revenue accounting close including review of revenue contracts and trends analysis. This role will also be the key point of contact for all financial audits (group and statutory) as it concerns revenue recognition. Outside of close and audits, this role will also ensure that SSPs are established and followed. This role also will ensure the revenue recognition policy is kept current for existing business and any acquired company.
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly close
- Ensures that revenue is accurately recognized under ASC 606 (US GAAP)
- Review of contracts to determine proper allocations under ASC 606 (multiple element arrangements)
- Understands contract combinations and mid-contract changes
- Provide general assistance and review of various journal entries
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external revenue reporting packages
- Perform daily analysis, review exception reports and reconcile accounting systems to ensure accurate reporting
- Audit
- Key point of contact with external auditors for all revenue recognition topics (including preparation of revenue schedules and updates to accounting policies)
- Review and update accounting schedules (SSPs, MEAs) to support ASC 606 revenue
- Other Projects
- Assist in integration efforts of opening balance sheet items for M&A transactions
- Creating and performing ad hoc queries and analyses
- Special projects as required by management
Qualifications
- Knowledge / skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA or CPA in progress preferred
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Technical or practical knowledge of Revenue Recognition standards under ASC 606
- Exceptional written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required
- Experience
- 3 -5 years of accounting experience (Public is a plus)
- Experience working with NetSuite and ARM (Advanced Revenue Module) a plus
- The ability to break down complex issues and tailor communication style to a range of audiences, including non-accountants, and to clearly articulate ideas, solutions and conclusions to stakeholders
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively and work well colleagues across businesses and geographies in a fast-paced environment
For Illinois residents - the base salary range for this position is estimated to be between $90,000 - $100,000 annually. Your salary will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business needs.
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What We Do
Flexera delivers SaaS-based IT management solutions that enable enterprises to accelerate digital transformation and multiply the value of their technology investments. We help organizations inform their IT with definitive visibility into complex hybrid IT ecosystems, providing unparalleled IT insights that allow them to seize technology opportunities. And we help them transform their IT with tools that deliver actionable intelligence across an ever-increasing range of dimensions to effectively manage, govern and optimize their hybrid IT estate.
More than 50,000 customers subscribe to our technology value optimization solutions, delivered by 1,300+ passionate team members worldwide. To learn more, visit flexera.com
Why Work With Us
People work here for, well, the people. People stay for the camaraderie with smart, passionate teams who actually like working together and managers who support them. We also offer competitive benefits, hybrid working and unlimited time off.
Our inclusivity scores are in the top benchmark and we are consistently rated a “great place to work.”