Technical Accountant (Revenue)

About the role

The Technical Revenue Accountant will be responsible for supporting BDO Government Services accounting and financial reporting requirements by analyzing complex transactions, applying appropriate accounting guidance, and documenting conclusions related to revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper application of revenue recognition policies and supports development of related best practices
• Interprets and applies U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, to new contract setup and arrangements in ERP
• Reviews contracts and accounting scenarios to determine appropriate revenue treatment and timing of recognition
• Partners with Principals and Project Managers on project status and milestone updates
• Supports monthly and quarterly close activities related to revenue, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Supports audit requests related to revenue accounting and financial reporting
• Prepares ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects, as needed
• Other duties, as required

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of general accounting experience, required; Experience with technical accounting and/or revenue recognition, required; Prior experience working within a professional services firm or other complex service-based environment, preferred
• License/Certifications: CPA, preferred
• Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required; Prior experience using Unanet and/or NetSuite ERP, preferred

Skills

• Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Ability to analyze contracts and prepare clear accounting documentation
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
• Able to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information

Benefits

BDO provides an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) as a qualified retirement plan, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. The ESOP is a meaningful addition to BDO’s comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings and reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens connections to colleagues, clients, and the future being built together.

Pay

National Range: $80,000 - $110,000; Maryland Range: $80,000 - $110,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $110,000. Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.