Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant (CPA Required)

Position Title: Revenue Accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate revenue recognition, customer billing, account reconciliations, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with strong experience in revenue accounting, ASC 606, month-end close, and financial reporting. Experience supporting audits and working in a fast-paced environment is highly preferred.

This posting was informed by a similar internal revenue accounting job description emphasizing ASC 606, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, billing, audit support, and CPA credentials. 

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Recognition & Accounting

• Manage the monthly revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606.
• Review contracts, statements of work, and amendments to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Analyze performance obligations, contract modifications, and variable consideration.
• Maintain schedules for deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and contract assets.
• Prepare revenue-related journal entries and account reconciliations.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and revenue-related analyses.
• Ensure financial results are accurately recorded and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting.

Billing & Operational Support

• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Success teams to ensure accurate customer invoicing.
• Review billing schedules and contract terms to ensure alignment with revenue recognition policies.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) preferred.
• Experience in SaaS, technology, government contracting, professional services, healthcare, or recurring revenue environments.
• Experience with deferred revenue, contract assets, and subscription-based revenue models.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.