Revenue Accountant

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This position will work across the business units to understand their revenue and returns transactions, to build impactful reporting, synthesizing the data into executive level summaries. This position works closely with various departments within the organization, including both domestic and international units, using collaboration and interpersonal skills.  

The Revenue Analyst will review and analyze revenue agreements, sales transactions, and business models, to ensure accurate recognition, reporting, and compliance. Success factors for this role include the ability to work well in a team, extraordinary detail orientation, and innovation within a fast-paced environment.  

What You’ll Do Here:

• Supports cross-functional processes related to revenue while applying JD Edwards Enterprise One & Hyperion.

• Partner with the business to understand their revenue and returns to ensure proper revenue treatment in accordance with US GAAP (ASC-606).

• Develop a strong understanding of RevPro, our third-party revenue processing system and be able to help process transactions through the system.

• Process Depository Sales and the associated commission entries.

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the various transaction types and product set-up codes, and the impact of those and transactions and codes on reported financial information

• Develop reporting and use that to inform the business and management

• Develop analytical models to identify trends within sales and returns

• Follows control procedures and interacts with and supports audit requests.

• Participates in other duties as needed to meet department objectives and company goal.    

Skills You Will Need Here:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance desired

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with revenue transactions and accounting guidance around revenue

• Solid understanding of MS Excel (pivots & lookups & Power Pivot); experience with a BI solution is a plus

• Quantitatively inclined, results oriented, innovative, adaptable, strong attention to detail, and capable of working independently

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to identify exceptions and develop innovative and creative solutions

• Strong Communication Skills to effectively collaborate with people across the company

• Experience with ERP Systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards or Enterprise One and experience with management and consolidation tools like Hyperion.

• Proficient with financial reporting and accounting systems and Microsoft Office programs.   

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