About the role

  • Revenue Accountant managing technical accounting of revenue streams at Rackspace Technology. Collaborating with teams on revenue recognition and supporting financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and research revenue accounting matters including new product launches and unique customer arrangements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
  • Prepare accurate and comprehensive documentation around accounting conclusions reached.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and questions.
  • Enhance existing processes by identifying efficiencies or proposing new ways to do things.
  • Work closely with sales, operations, and other departments to gather necessary information for revenue recognition and reporting.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to revenue transactions.
  • Assist with technical accounting research and prepare accounting documentation on a variety of technical accounting concepts, including business combinations, internal-use software cost capitalization, and leasing
  • Responsible for remaining current on and documenting new accounting standards, considering the relevant accounting literature and the effect of the transaction on the company’s financial statements
  • Assist with implementation projects for new accounting standards, including the new financial instruments and lease accounting standards
  • Assist in review of contracts, including leases, financing agreements, significant vendor arrangements and acquisitions, to identify potential accounting issues
  • Assist in the development of new accounting policies and review/update existing polices
  • Prepare impairment tests quarterly, annually and as required of the Company’s consolidated tangible and intangible assets
  • Coordinate with external auditors to provide requested documentation regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions
  • Collaborate with Financial Reporting team on preparation of financial statement disclosures
  • Work with and respond to accounting inquiries from the organization’s global accounting organization
  • Ad hoc requests and projects as necessary.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional audit firm preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Qualified accountant
  • Knowledge of and basic ability to read and write SQL a bonus
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
  • Understanding of Oracle e-Business Suite and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) software a plus
  • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience researching complex accounting issues.
  • Excellent time and self-management skills, the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Preference for working in a fast paced and challenging environment

Job title

Accountant III

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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