Revenue Accounting Analyst

Position Overview: CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Revenue Accounting Analyst to join our team and participate in a fast paced, engaging, and innovative environment! The ideal candidate will be able to deliver impressive results committed to winning together while focused on continuous improvement. This position will play a valued role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our revenue systems and processes. This individual will assist the leadership team in maintaining and improving our project management processes to maximize revenue.  This will be accomplished by utilizing our accounting system with analysis of customer contracts and the creation of invoices, credits, revenue arrangements, journal entries and other supporting tasks. Collaborating with a team of hardworking engineers, this position will assist in entering and maintaining accounting documentation related to revenue recognition! This position is located in our Fargo, ND location.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare revenue month-end close reports based on analysis of billing and costs associated with the projects. Prepare revenue journal entries and propose costs in excess of billings calculations. Work closely with the Vice President and finance team to determine best practices related to capture of information for use in revenue recognition calculations. Analyze fair value of engineering contracts in accordance with ASC 606. Review revenue contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards. Update percentage of completion on project records in our accounting system and outside analysis. Collaborate with engineering services team and the finance team to ensure accuracy of percentage completion information. Assist in process improvement and automation of projects. Assist with ad hoc reporting requests: create saved searches and reports in our accounting system as needed. Prepare support packages and reports for annual audit. Assist with month-end close review and analysis reporting.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting with strong project management skills. 3+ years experience with revenue accounting preferred. Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence cross-functionally with both executives and site project managers. Strong understanding of US GAAP and exposure to ASC 606 accounting standards. Customer service oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Data driven mindset and passion for analytics and research. Ability to learn and utilize ERP systems and in-house developed systems. Strong Excel skills and Power Pivot skills needed for various analyses. Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and timely adherence to deadlines. Strong team player, capable of dealing with complex issues. Self-starter with ability to work independently. Ability to adapt to changing processes and follow them as well as suggest changes where needed.