Ecova/Spokane, WA
Finance
The Finance Team is part of a larger shared services group serving the financial needs of Ecova and all of its subsidiaries. As a member of this team, you will be critical to the success of Ecova. Our Finance department has an immediate need for a Revenue Recognition Specialist located in our Spokane, WA office.
In this role, you will experience all the benefits of working for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company while having a broad impact on energy management and sustainability initiatives. You will develop working relationships with colleagues who have a shared vision for the company's direction. Ecova creates an environment for individuals who want to impact the future of energy management while growing their own skills and capabilities.
Role Description
The Revenue Recognition Specialist has the responsibility for reviewing client contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition and various other responsibilities related to compliance with revenue recognition accounting standards. The Revenue Recognition Specialist reports to the Corporate Financial Reporting Manager.
•Key participant in the review of customer contracts to ensure compliance with revenue recognition and other critical accounting standards.
•Close interaction with the billing/invoicing team to ensure they are following revenue recognition policies.
•Maintain/update any changes to the revenue recognition policies and communicate such changes.
•Research of technical accounting issues, primarily related to revenue recognition.
•Keep up to date on changes in pertinent accounting rules and regulations and perform GAAP research as required.
•Comply with internal controls surrounding the revenue process.
•Assist with planning and implementing smooth and effective accounting integration for acquisition initiatives in the area of revenue recognition.
Role Competencies
•A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience.
•Minimum of 3 years related accounting experience in either public accounting, specifically auditing, or private sector.
•CPA preferred.
•Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting practices including an understanding of US GAAP, knowledge of SEC regulations preferred.
•Experience in technical research of complex accounting issues, specifically revenue recognition, is preferred.
•Skilled in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
•Independent worker with good decision making skills, which includes knowing when to seek expert assistance.
•Strong communication, analytical and organization skills.
•Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.
•Experience with establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
•Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
•Possess the ability to self-motivate and take initiative with minimal supervision.
•Must be organized, detail oriented and able to efficiently function under pressure.
•Ability to produce detailed, error-free work within limited timeframes.
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