Revenue Accountant

Updated on 11/30/2023

201-500 employees

AI solutions for predictive analytics and cybersecurity

Company Overview

SparkCognition is a leading player in the rapidly growing AI industry, providing award-winning solutions that enable organizations to predict future outcomes, optimize processes, and prevent cyberattacks. The company's proven track record includes enabling a fintech startup to detect fraud with 90% accuracy, saving the company over $450K annually, and helping a major trading and shipping company realize cost savings of $2M every two weeks. With a focus on operational excellence and profitable growth, SparkCognition's AI applications consistently deliver high recognition rates against zero-day attacks in the cybersecurity industry, and are instrumental in reducing machine downtime and increasing asset life.

Government & Public Sector

Energy

Cybersecurity

AI & Machine Learning

Financial Services

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$286.6M

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↓ -14%

2 year growth

↑ 9%

Locations

Austin, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

CategoriesNew

Accounting

Sales & Account Management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required at a minimum, and CPA or CPA candidate a plus
2+ years of experience in Accounting with at least 1+ years in revenue accounting under ASC-606 is required
Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 and related guidance is required
High-level of proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially MS Excel) required.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and departments as well as with external representatives
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Accounting Standards Codification
Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment

Responsibilities

Review sales arrangements in conjunction with Legal dept and draft ASC 606 revenue analysis to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards (POC, milestone, T&M, fixed fee)
Assist with financial close activities surrounding revenue recognition on complex transactions including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Participate in developing and enforcing internal policies procedures related to revenue recognition and assist with the revenue system implementation
Work with our AR accountant to ensure the invoice timeline and collectability for sales arrangements including setting up new project and sales order
Work with Service Operations personnel to ensure the timely close of monthly timesheets in our time tracking application
Work with external auditors on the audit of revenue recognition policies and transactions including providing PBC support
Perform record-keeping of all customer contract activities and contract deliverables
Prepare ad-hoc reporting/accounting research requests from CFO, Controller, and/or FP&A

Voted Best Places to Work in Austin, Best Paying Companies, 
and Top Startup Companies by Forbes

SparkCognition looks to bring in the best talent in the world. To accommodate the hiring of our wildly talented teams, SparkCognition sponsors visa opportunities when appropriate.

Who are we and why this opportunity? 
Drive change and create a footprint. SparkCognition invests in our employees and fosters collaboration throughout the organization. Our employees have the ability to work 
globally with award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) technology within multiple industries.

What are the benefits and perks at SparkCognition? 
Our full-time employees and their loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Below are some highlights we offer to our full-time employees - we’d love to connect and share more!

Fast-paced evolving culture with the opportunity to drive new ideas and technology.

Hybrid Work Environment - 4 days per week in office

Stock Option Grants

Generous Time Off Programs

Medical Coverage, and Parental Leave Plans

401k with Employer Match

Monthly Technology Allowance

Large 2022 renovated office space centrally located near the Arboretum in Austin, TX- including fully stocked beverage and snack areas!

*Contract and temporary roles are not eligible for the above benefits.

This role will be working from our Austin office so applications local to Austin, TX will considered.

Join us and:

Review sales arrangements in conjunction with Legal dept and draft ASC 606 revenue analysis to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards (POC, milestone, T&M, fixed fee)
Assist with financial close activities surrounding revenue recognition on complex transactions including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Participate in developing and enforcing internal policies procedures related to revenue recognition and assist with the revenue system implementation
Work with our AR accountant to ensure the invoice timeline and collectability for sales arrangements including setting up new project and sales order
Work with Service Operations personnel to ensure the timely close of monthly timesheets in our time tracking application
Work with external auditors on the audit of revenue recognition policies and transactions including providing PBC support
Perform record-keeping of all customer contract activities and contract deliverables
Prepare ad-hoc reporting/accounting research requests from CFO, Controller, and/or FP&A

You’ll have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required at a minimum, and CPA or CPA candidate a plus
2+ years of experience in Accounting with at least 1+ years in revenue accounting under ASC-606 is required
Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 and related guidance is required
High-level of proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially MS Excel) required.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and departments as well as with external representatives
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Accounting Standards Codification
Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment

#accounting #revenue

Explore SparkCognition:

https://www.sparkcognition.com/company/

BuiltIn Austin

SparkCognition is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

SparkCognition prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

SparkCognition is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation request.

Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview