Revenue Recognition Accounting Consultant

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive reconciliation of revenue activities related to the acquisition completed on 2/28/2026, ensuring all acquired revenue streams are identified and aligned with the company's revenue recognition policies and guidance.
• Analyze fees collected beginning in March 2026 and determine the appropriate timing and methodology for revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
• Reconcile cash receipts, billing records, and source system data to the general ledger to identify and resolve discrepancies impacting revenue balances.
• Create detailed process documentation that defines required reports, source systems, responsible parties, reconciliation steps, review points, and approval requirements.
• Design and implement a standardized month-end process for reconciling and recording revenue associated with the acquired business.
• Create reusable reconciliation templates and supporting schedules to efficiently validate fees collected, revenue recognized, and deferred revenue balances each reporting period.
• Establish key controls and review procedures to ensure revenue is recognized completely, accurately, consistently, and in the appropriate accounting period.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in revenue recognition reconciliation.
• Experience in the financial services industry, including banking, wealth management, or asset management.
• Ability to work independently and own processes or projects individually.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fee schedules, accounting, and general ledger.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures.