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Appian is seeking a Senior Accountant, Revenue Recognition, to participate in all aspects of the revenue accounting function to review and approve customer contracts for proper revenue recognition.
Job Responsibility:
Review fully executed customer contracts to conclude on appropriate accounting treatment and identify any issues to ensure that all software and services revenues are accounted for in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASC 606)
Review and approve revenue allocation and revenue plans in the NetSuite accounting system to ensure accurate revenue recognition treatment in the general ledger and support the monthly closing process
Review drafts of customer contracts and provide revenue accounting guidance to Legal and Sales personnel on an as-needed basis
Prepare supporting revenue accounting documentation, including revenue accounting checklists, position papers and revenue allocation spreadsheets for booked orders
Assist manager with technical research on complex revenue accounting issues
Assist with Fair Value (SSP) analyses of historical sales transactions
Support annual audit and quarterly reviews by providing external auditors with requested documentation for revenue transactions being tested
Assist with preparation of SEC filings as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification required
3-5 years of software revenue accounting experience
Strong collaboration and communication skills required for regular and frequent interaction with sales and legal personnel, senior management, and outside auditors
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work in an area requiring special attention to detail and adherence to regular monthly deadlines
Ability to grow and take on more responsibilities as required
Nice to have:
MS in Accounting preferred but not required
Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
ERP financial systems experience is a plus
What we offer:
health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support