Sr. Revenue Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for student revenue accounting and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze complex revenue transactions, enrollment activity, attendance data, program progression, and funding sources to ensure accurate recognition of earned and unearned revenue.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance related to revenue recognition and student receivable transactions, providing recommendations and technical support on complex accounting matters.
• Maintain and oversee revenue-related system configurations, transaction mappings, and integrations between Anthology Student and the ERP system to support data integrity and financial accuracy.
• Oversee revenue-related processing activities, including transaction review, batch releases, and posting activities, ensuring compliance with established controls, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Financial Aid, Student Finance, Operations, and Information Technology teams to investigate, resolve, and prevent complex revenue and student accounting discrepancies.
• Develop, monitor, and enhance revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and system workflows to improve efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Perform detailed analyses of accounts receivable portfolios and bad debt reserves, recommending adjustments based on collection trends, historical performance, and institutional risk factors.
• Prepare and review regulatory calculations, financial schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal control standards.
• Oversee daily cash reconciliation activities, intercompany funding transactions, and related treasury accounting processes, researching and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Lead revenue accounting support for financial statement audits and regulatory examinations, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to accounting staff and cross-functional stakeholders regarding revenue accounting policies, procedures, and system processes.
• Identify emerging accounting, regulatory, and operational risks within the revenue cycle and recommend solutions to strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support effective financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue recognition, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit support; higher education or student financial services experience preferred.
• Experience supporting higher education, postsecondary education, or student financial services accounting functions preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and integrated business applications; NetSuite and Anthology Student experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate financial data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions, provide guidance on financial matters, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.