Costar
Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA
US-VA Arlington · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday-Friday
- We are seeking hands-on Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting to prepare workpapers for revenue accounting function.
- Revenue close responsibilities include preparation of (i) monthly journal entries, (ii) account reconciliations, and (iii) variance analyses related to the monthly results.
Responsibilities
- We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.
- This role will be responsible for preparing workpapers related to revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, optimizing financial processes, and partnering cross-functionally to support Costar's continued growth.
- This position will also collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis, Billings, Cash collections and Revenue Service teams to assist in the monthly close process and to understand fluctuations from budget and forecast.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Product teams to evaluate revenue implications of new business models, pricing strategies, and product offerings.
- Drive scalability in revenue operations to support Costar's continued expansion across global markets.
- Coordinate with external auditors to support revenue-related audit requirements. \
- CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
- A track record of commitment to prior employers.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in a large, international public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Three (3) years of experience may be considered for candidates who are a CPA or who hold a Master's degree in Accounting.
- Experience preparing or reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
- General knowledge of GAAP guidelines and ability to enhance knowledge and apply to a variety of situations.
- Familiarity with systems and optimizing use of systems to generate data for analyses.
- Strong Excel skills required.
- The Senior Accountant will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Nice to have
- CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience working in Big 4 accounting firms and a high-growth, global organization.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ASC 606 a plus
- Process implementation experience.
- Knowledge in ASC 606 and revenue recognition within SaaS/software and eCommerce business models, including subscription-based revenue streams.
- What's in it for you?
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Skills
- The Senior Accountant should be eager to learn and demonstrate strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
Compensation
- $89,000.00 - $116,000.00 Annually
Benefits
- Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
- Commuter and parking benefits
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
- On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
Company info
- We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.
- Role Overview: Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday-Friday We are seeking hands-on Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting to prepare workpapers for revenue accounting function.
- When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
- We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.
- This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.
Visa & Work Authorization
- However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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