Senior Revenue Accountant (Remote)

What is your passion in accounting? Do you love problem solving, financial analysis, collaborating around the table on accounting principles, and leading on process improvements? Do you also love quiet focused time where you get to tick items off the to-do list? This is a great opportunity to join a very talented and driven team! This team works their SOX off, can fluently speak about what they are working on, and puts all focus into excellent output. They can't wait for their next big (or small) win, and they push hard until it's achieved. In this visible role, you will be reporting directly to the Controller, Emerging Operations while working closely with all areas of finance. You will be working with several senior leaders across the business, partnering with sales and operations on countless initiatives that drive our strong customer (did someone say revenue?) focused business. You will have job satisfaction that directly correlates to your level of ambition.
B right Horizons, is the world's leading and most trusted education and care company partnering with prominent employers to provide exceptional early learning, family care solution, and workforce education that transform lives and organizations. Our why: because education and care change our world one child, one family, one organization at a time. We are intentional about diversity and inclusion and have a clear vision at Bright Horizons: to be the place where a diverse, talented mix of people can come together to do their best work.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead on ensuring the contract-to-cash process is working effectively.
• Have a robust knowledge of our client revenue business and SOX controls and be accountable for your part in these controls.
• Reference the executed contract and auto renewal contract lists on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Have a clear understanding of standard contract terms and therefore able to detect non-standard terms to ensure revenue recognition treatment is considered.
• Work closely with the sales teams and legal teams to challenge processes.
• Provide guidance to sales team on new arrangements.
• Work regularly with client revenue team to read and review their contract input into the ERP system ensuring accurate terms, billing & revenue recognition schedules.
• Review Accounts Receivable regularly to identify areas of risk or concern
• Assess contracts for proper accounting treatment under ASC 606.
• Assist in improving and streamlining revenue processes to scale our businesses and new revenue streams.
• Assist in researching accounting guidance and documenting positions on revenue transactions in cooperation with the external reporting team.
• Provide support for the quarterly and annual financial statement audits.
• Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred preferably within a public company environment or a large regional or Big Four accounting firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in ERP Systems preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience in reviewing sales contracts
• Knowledge of revenue recognition in U.S. GAAP under ASC 606
• Ability to assess and analyze ASC 606 impact on revenue for sales agreements

The compensation for this role is $95,000.
HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
Contact us at [email protected] or 855-877-6866
Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.