Technical Revenue Accountant bei Mercury Systems

Job Summary:

Join a very collaborative, growing technical accounting team leading revenue recognition and monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting research and memos, coordination with auditors, and other ad-hoc technical accounting projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in public accounting or working with public companies to be in the driver's seat of their career, allowing them to take on more opportunities to foster growth!

Job Responsibilities:

• Revenue Recognition and Monthly Close: 
• Oversee and assist in month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and management reporting. 
• Develop, maintain, and operationalize revenue accounting policies and processes. 
• Oversight of overtime and point-in-time revenue recognition evaluation in accordance with Company policies and ASC 606. Document ASC 606 determinations for complex orders. 
• Interface with Program Finance, Order Management, Contracts, and Sales personnel in reviewing revenue contracts to ensure proper revenue determination in adherence to Mercury's policies and ASC 606. 
• Perform review of quarterly revenue-related controls, including revenue sampling, testing of cost inputs, and program fluctuation analysis. 
• Support external auditors on annual financial audits and quarterly financial reviews. 
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives, including automation and data analytics, in creating efficiencies for our revenue processes and optimizing close timelines. 
• Financial Reporting: 
• Assist in review of prepared consolidated financial statements, footnote disclosures, and documentation for SEC filings, including but not limited to 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and the annual report. 
• Review data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures. 
• Gathers reference material concerning new and existing technical accounting literature to ensure compliance.  
• Assist in preparation of quarterly presentation to Audit Committee.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in either public accounting or publicly traded companies. 
• Technical Accounting experience, including Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX Compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Strong written communication, including accounting memos, workpapers, and verbal communication. 
• Working independently with minimal supervision, handle multiple tasks and details effectively within firm timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.

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