Accountant 1 (Revenue Accounting)

Job Title - Accountant 1 (Revenue Accounting)

Job Location – Milpitas-CA

Hybrid schedule: Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday. Additional onsite presence may be required during project testing periods.

What the Hiring Manager is Looking For

1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in revenue accounting.

Strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, revenue analysis, and contract review.

Strong Excel skills.

Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP/SAP S/4HANA; Oracle experience is also valuable.

Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, coachable, and able to prioritize work effectively.

Big Four accounting experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Accounting Support (Approximately 40%)

Prepare and post journal entries.

Perform account reconciliations.

Conduct revenue analysis.

Review contracts related to revenue recognition.

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.

Projects and System Initiatives (Approximately 60%)

Support implementation and testing of a new service-related system.

Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Assist with documenting requirements, validating system outputs, and coordinating project activities.

Support AI-related reporting initiatives, including:

Comparing AI-generated reports against current reporting processes.

Validating data accuracy and completeness.

Reconciling outputs and identifying discrepancies.

Assist with ongoing SAP S/4HANA and system enhancement projects.

SOX Compliance

Support monthly and quarterly SOX controls.

Coordinate with internal teams and global partners to ensure timely completion of control activities.

Assist with compliance documentation and reporting requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Revenue Accountant title or direct revenue accounting experience strongly preferred.

Experience working with revenue recognition and related accounting processes.

Candidates from Big Four firms are encouraged, particularly those with exposure to revenue accounting or ASC 606.

More experienced candidates may be considered if their background aligns with the role and compensation expectations.

Top Skills to Prioritize

Revenue accounting experience and knowledge of ASC 606.

Accounting experience (minimum 2 years preferred) and/or Big Four background.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.

Advanced Excel proficiency.

ERP experience, preferably SAP/S/4HANA.

Team Environment

Candidate will work closely with the Revenue Director.

Team consists of revenue accounting and revenue analysis professionals, along with offshore support resources.

One team member will be on extended leave, creating an immediate need for support.

The role offers exposure to revenue accounting operations, AI initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements.