Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant

Location: Austin, United States of America – hybrid position in Austin, TX.

About the role

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.

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, and Finance as it relates to meeting revenue.

Responsibilities

• 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 threshold.
• Research issues on revenue recognition as they arise.
• Process, record, and reconcile revenue and deferred revenue.
• Provide support for all aspects of revenue-related month-end close activity.
• Perform timely reconciliations each month 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 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 on 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.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of previous experience working in revenue recognition.
• Certified Public Accountant (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.

Pay

Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between $81,927 and $142,140 USD annually.

Benefits

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.