Senior Revenue Accountant

Cohere Cohere · AI Frontier · Toronto, ON · Business Operations

Senior Revenue Accountant responsible for contract review, revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, and leading month-end close activities. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform detailed contract review and analysis for non-standard arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
  2. Lead and execute all revenue- and commission-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  3. Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all revenue, commission, and related accounts, including deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and contract assets
  4. Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on all revenue-related matters, providing comprehensive documentation, schedules, and explanations
  5. Participate in cross-functional initiatives to streamline and automate revenue accounting processes within the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on revenue accounting
  • Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
  • Proficiency with a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to details
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with experience communicating/collaborating with non-finance teams
  • Experience supporting audit processes and working with external auditors
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Nice to have

  • Experience with NetSuite ARM is a plus
  • CPA preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • ASC 606