Senior Accountant-Revenue Recognition
Intuit
Senior Accountant-Revenue Recognition
Location(s): San Diego, California; Mountain View, CaliforniaCompany Overview
Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.
Job Overview
Intuit’s Finance team drives business growth and profitability through strategic, financial, and operational leadership. Our team is comprised of finance, accounting, supply chain, corporate strategy & development, and tax professionals that support and enhance Intuit's operating efficiencies.
As a Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant within the Controllership, Assurance & Operations (CAO) organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for applying revenue recognition principles in the performance of revenue accounting. This role will support gaining efficiencies and work product improvements that address financial risk and support business growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting with minimum of 3 years experience preferred or equivalent work experience; CPA/MBA highly desirable.
- Background in understanding and applying software and SaaS revenue accounting literature.
- Ability to manage complexity well and demonstrated experience managing across functions and businesses to accomplish large-scale goals in a large, public company environment.
- Confidence, good judgment, energy, and the ability to work dynamically across all levels of management and business units.
- Strong end-to-end process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence people indirectly and work with multi-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time prioritization skills.
- Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBase, Qlik Sense, and RevStream is a plus.
- Experience with SOX compliance and key systems/applications is preferred.
- Strong PC, worksheet, and word processing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation, and influencing skills, including the ability to raise and resolve issues appropriately.
This role is based in San Diego, CA Mountain View, CA.
Additional Skills & Attributes
- Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in managing and optimizing key financial and ERP systems for accurate revenue reporting.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and lead discussions related to accounting strategies and policy updates.
- Adaptability: Willingness to stay current on evolving accounting standards (FASB, SEC) and incorporate these into company policy as necessary.
- Detail Oriented: Attention to detail and precision in handling complex accounting procedures and reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Revenue Recognition: Apply, enforce, and execute the Company's revenue recognition policy as it relates to the performance of revenue accounting, including applying accounting principles such as revenue recognition, contra revenue, and deferred revenue per ASC 606 standards.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting: Perform analyses to support reserves and other revenue and expense impacting entries. Prepare and maintain reports/schedules for senior management and auditors.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various business unit partners, accounting leads, and internal/external auditors on accounting matters.
- System Management: Manage and streamline various systems and reporting tools including Blackline, Qlik Sense, RevStream, and QuickBase to ensure efficient and accurate recording and proper classification of revenue.
- Compliance and Controls: Establish and enforce controls necessary to ensure compliance with Intuit's policies and GAAP, and ensure that revenue forecasts, deferred revenue balances, and revenue accounting execution align with SOX key systems/applications standards.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies and improve work product. Participate in systems upgrades and enhancements as necessary.
- Monthly/Quarterly Close: Participate in the month- and quarter-end close process and related responsibilities. Prepare journal entries and maintain account reconciliations consistent with GAAP and corporate accounting policies to ensure close timelines are met.
- Lead Financial Strategy: Collaborate with Partner Strategy, Development Management, and Sales Operations teams to evaluate and align accounting conclusions and incorporate necessary changes.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is Bay Area California $112,000-151,500, Southern California $94,5000-128,000. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
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