Senior Accountant, Revenue

Summary

Join Babylist as a Senior Accountant, Revenue and play a crucial role in analyzing and recording multi-channel revenue transactions. You will assist with maintaining accounting schedules related to custom media and advertising sales and collaborate with Partnerships and Accounting/Finance teams. Responsibilities include participating in the month-end close process, reviewing the balance sheet/P&L, and providing commentary. You will also research and document complex revenue recognition matters and work with the Accounting Manager to review new revenue agreements. This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 5+ years of experience in general and/or revenue accounting, and proficiency in GAAP revenue recognition principles. Babylist offers competitive pay, benefits including company-paid medical, dental, and vision, generous parental leave, and a 401k match.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in general and/or revenue accounting
• Must be familiar with analyzing contracts under ASC606 and revenue recognition principles (identifying performance deliverables and recognizing revenue accordingly)
• Proficiency in GAAP revenue recognition accounting principles and methods is vital
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, conduct variance analysis, and make data-driven decisions
• Precision and a keen eye for detail are necessary to maintain accurate financial records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present financial data effectively
• A proactive problem-solving attitude to address discrepancies and improve processes
• The ability to adapt to changing business needs and a dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze and record multi-channel revenue transactions
• Assist with maintaining accounting schedules related to custom media and advertising sales
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Partnerships and Accounting/Finance teams, ensuring appropriate stakeholders have the information they need in regards to advertising agreements
• Participate in the month end close process, working with internal business partners, and reviewing the balance sheet/P&L and providing commentary
• Research and document complex revenue recognition matters
• Work with Accounting Manager to review new revenue agreements and establish appropriate revenue recognition accounting policy
• Prepare and update supporting schedules, 606 calculations, and record media (and other) revenue journal entries as part of the accounting month-end close process
• Reconcile general ledger balances for media revenue related accounts
• Prepare schedules and respond to inquiries received from auditors as part of the year-end financial statement audit
• Work with Accounting Manager and business partners (sales team) to develop processes and policies for various types of media contract arrangements
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of revenue recognition
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L flux analysis for media, affiliate and other revenue accounts
• Support accounting team and assist with ad hoc projects on an as needed basis

Preferred Qualifications

CPA is preferred

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision
• A generous paid parental leave policy
• 401k with company match
• Competitive pay
• Meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• Flexible spending account
• Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)