Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant

Location: Austin, United States of America
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX

Position Summary

The Revenue and Recognition Accountant performs analyses and reconciliation of small and large complex deals ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting and Thales Cyber Security Products (CSP) revenue recognition policies. This position works closely with various departments within the organization including, but not limited to, Sales, Sales Operations, Sr. Management, Operations, Legal, Finance, etc. as it relates to meeting revenue.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the review and interpretation of revenue contracts and commercial transactions to determine proper accounting in accordance with CSP policies and IFRS.
• Analyze and document sales transactions in APAC, EMEA, NORAM that are above a certain thresholds.
• Research issues on revenue recognition issues as they arise.
• Processing, recording, and reconciling revenue and deferred revenue.
• Provide support for all aspects of revenue related month end close activity.
• Perform timely reconciliations each months to ensure data integrity of revenue, deferred revenue and assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Report to sales team and operations outstanding deferred revenue items.
• Ensure all revenue is properly allocated for multiple element arrangements.
• Provide monthly revenue reporting, including preparing revenue and deferred revenue roll-forward analysis, and reports for internal and external reporting related to the revenue transactions.
• Work with auditors to answer questions and provide support for CSP revenue recognition, and assigned balance
• sheet reconciliations, including policies and procedures.
• Obtain an in-depth knowledge of Authoritative Accounting Literature such as IFRS 15 and pending Topic 606.
• Assist in training efforts primarily to Sales as to the basic revenue recognition principles.
• Monitor changes in accounting guidance and regulations to ensure accurate reporting of revenue.
• Responsible for review and reconciliation of various Revenue Related Balance sheet accounts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or 5+ years of experience working in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced experience with Excel and major ERP systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to explain revenue recognition to various teams unfamiliar with finance.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage and multi-task critical projects to completion within established deadlines
• Prior experience with period-end close process and reporting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving and results.
• Ability to operate independently to produce creative and practical solutions from general direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of previous experience working in revenue recognition.
• Certified Public Account (CPA).
• MBA or Master’s degree in another relevant field of study.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Previous experience with Oracle ERP systems.
• Previous experience with Revenue Tool.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 81,927.00 - 142,140.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program