Partner with business organizations (Business Management Operation, Business Unit Controller, Order Management etc.) to update revenue forecast and provide guidance on revenue actuals
Analyze and understand various product/service offerings and related revenue streams to ensure proper revenue recognition
Maintaining revenue cutoff procedures at quarter end to ensure revenue is properly and accurately recorded for the period
Partner with the Deal Desk and regional sales groups to understand and correctly account for large customer deals
Be a key contributor to the month-end/quarter end revenue close by validating accounting for revenue under ASC 606, reviewing documents, revenue account reconciliations, and performing internal controls
Comprehend the order to cash cycle of products with the ability to give constructive recommendations that maximized the Company’s revenue outlook
Support ad hoc projects, including systems implementation, and process improvements related to revenue processes
Prepare materials for internal and external audit requirements and respond to audit inquiries
Requirements:
BS or BA in Business
2-5 years of experience in Accounting / Finance
An ability to understand complex transactions and propose solutions to structuring issues that are compliant with Applied’s policies and US GAAP.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate the effective writing of internal and external documents and to facilitate decisions and achieve results.
Strong proficiency in using Excel or other related tools, experience with SAP preferred
Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results
Revenue recognition experience preferred – SAB 104, Multiple Element Arrangements, Software Revenue Recognition, Contract Accounting and related accountingpronouncements.Knowledge of ASC 606 preferred
Confidence, good judgment, with energy and personality to work in a dynamic environment across all levels of management and geographies.