Revenue Recognition Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivating Revenue Recognition Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position will support revenue accounting activities with a strong focus on ASC 606 compliance, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, and month-end close. This position will report directly to the Revenue Recognition Manager.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with ASC 606 and a solid foundation in general accounting principles. Experience within a technology, SaaS, software, subscription-based, or other recurring-revenue environment with non-standard and complex contracts is strongly preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who has already gained practical revenue recognition experience and is looking to continue developing within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Support revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP
Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to assist in determining appropriate revenue recognition treatment
Prepare and maintain revenue schedules and reconciliations, including deferred revenue and recognized revenue
Create accurate and complete documentation supporting revenue recognition conclusions and journal entries
Research and resolve discrepancies between contracts, billing information, and other related accounting records
Assist with contract modifications and changes that impact revenue recognition
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
Collaborate with Finance, Billing, Sales, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve revenue and billing questions
Assist with improving revenue accounting processes, controls, reporting, and documentation
Perform additional accounting and financial analysis or take on ad-hoc projects as needed
Assist with ERP Implementation
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA eligible
1 - 3 years of professional accounting experience
Hands-on knowledge and experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience with non-standard, complex contracts
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Ex. Lookups, pivot tables, and etc.)
Strong data analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate independently, manage deadlines, and competing priorities in a remote work environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Continuous improvement and learning mindset
Willingness to work Eastern Standard Time zone in USA
Nice to Have:
Public accounting
Experience within the technology, SaaS, software, cloud, or subscription-based industry
Experience working with deferred revenue, contract assets, unbilled revenue, or recurring revenue models
Experience reviewing customer contracts for accounting implications
Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or another major ERP system
Salesforce or other CRM experience
Experience supporting financial statement audits
About
Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.
Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.
About Accenture
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.
Compensation Range
Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $75,000 to $90,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.