Staff Accountant – Billing & Revenue
Core Scientific · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue customer invoices for HDC and HPC colocation agreements, including capacity reservation charges, power charges, and other contractual billing components.
- Manage the full accounts receivable cycle: billing, collections follow-up, cash application, and reconciliation.
- Support revenue recognition analysis under ASC 606, including identification of performance obligations, transfer-of-control assessments, and billing commencement documentation.
- Assist with lease income accounting under ASC 842 for applicable customer arrangements.
- Prepare monthly AR aging schedules and provide variance commentary to management.
- Cook with legal and operations teams on billing commencement notices, contract amendments, and SLA credit analyses.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses related to billing and revenue accounts.
- Aid in the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with external audits by preparing supporting documentation for revenue and AR-related PBC requests.
- Identify opportunities to automate routine billing and AR tasks using AI and modern accounting tools.
- Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/teammates and leaders across the organization.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to billing, AR, or revenue recognition preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
- Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite, BlackLine, and Workiva a plus) and strong Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with geographically distributed teams.
Preferred
- Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or top-tier firm).
- Familiarity with colocation, data center, or technology company billing structures.
- Experience with multi-element arrangements or variable consideration under ASC 606.
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
- Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership.