Staff Revenue Accountant, North America Core Accounting
December 25, 2021
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participate in accounting for segment finance activities, primarily the recording and record keeping of revenue for segments. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with revenue recognition, reporting, and controls. This person will report to the North America Core Accounting (NACA) Manager and interact with segment finance leads for revenue recognition.
Monthly Accounting Close
• Revenue Recognition:
o Review sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition.
o Analyze and understand various products/business and revenue/expense streams to ensure proper revenue recognition and proper setup in the system.
o Month end closing of revenue and expense ledgers with closing schedules: prepare revenue journal entries and account reconciliations. o Create and analyze revenue related reports.
o Participate in development and documentation of revenue-related policies and procedures.
o Assess the risks of aging of WIP and AR. o Prepare quarterly and annual revenue disclosures.
• Support internal audit and external audit with their requests. • Identify process issues and implement improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. • Support and improve month, quarter, and year-end close processes and reporting. • Prepare and post other monthly journal entries including, variable compensation accruals, reserves, bad debt etc. • Maintain close task checklists and journal entry tracking spreadsheets. • Develop clear, consistent work papers to support Journal Entries. • Other special projects and duties as directed by the NACA Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
• BS/BA in Accounting.
• Minimum two to four years overall experience, preferably including; monthly closing, making journal entries and preparing month end account reconciliations.
• CPA or CPA Candidate
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments and advanced knowledge of Excel required; experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software preferred.
• Strong and practical working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and dependable.
• Customer service focused
• Experience working with both domestic and international operating units preferred
POSITION CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participate in accounting for segment finance activities, primarily the recording and record keeping of revenue for segments. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with revenue recognition, reporting, and controls. This person will report to the North America Core Accounting (NACA) Manager and interact with segment finance leads for revenue recognition.
Monthly Accounting Close
• Revenue Recognition:
o Review sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition.
o Analyze and understand various products/business and revenue/expense streams to ensure proper revenue recognition and proper setup in the system.
o Month end closing of revenue and expense ledgers with closing schedules: prepare revenue journal entries and account reconciliations. o Create and analyze revenue related reports.
o Participate in development and documentation of revenue-related policies and procedures.
o Assess the risks of aging of WIP and AR. o Prepare quarterly and annual revenue disclosures.
• Support internal audit and external audit with their requests. • Identify process issues and implement improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. • Support and improve month, quarter, and year-end close processes and reporting. • Prepare and post other monthly journal entries including, variable compensation accruals, reserves, bad debt etc. • Maintain close task checklists and journal entry tracking spreadsheets. • Develop clear, consistent work papers to support Journal Entries. • Other special projects and duties as directed by the NACA Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
• BS/BA in Accounting.
• Minimum two to four years overall experience, preferably including; monthly closing, making journal entries and preparing month end account reconciliations.
• CPA or CPA Candidate
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments and advanced knowledge of Excel required; experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software preferred.
• Strong and practical working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and dependable.
• Customer service focused
• Experience working with both domestic and international operating units preferred
POSITION CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-AR1