RoleOverview: Senior Revenue Accountant

Arlington, VA | In office, Monday - Friday

As a Senior Accountant, you will be primarily responsible forassistingin the global monthly revenue close process, including the analysis onaccounts receivable and preparation of the allowance for credit losses. Revenue close responsibilities include preparation of (i) monthly journal entries, (ii) account reconciliations, and (iii) variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis, Billings, Cashcollectionsand Revenue Service teams to assistin the monthly close process and to understand fluctuations from budget and forecast.

The Senior Accountant should have a general knowledge Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and experience (i) working within a monthly close process, (ii) preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, (iii)identifyingand improving monthly processes. The Senior Accountant should be eager to learn and demonstratestrong communication, time management and organizational skills. This person should be highly adaptable to change due to Costar’s rapid growth via organic growth and acquisitions. The Senior Accountant will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Revenue.

This position may get exposure to technical accounting issues and interactions with external auditors related to the close process, accountreconciliationsand variance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and review of monthly financial results.

• Accounts receivable analysis and preparation of the allowance for credit losses.

• Assistancein a variety of aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation.

• Assistancewith special projects within departmentor as part of cross-functional teams.

• Research technical accounting issues.

• Work with external auditors andfacilitatereview of the close process, account reconciliationsand variance analyses.

• Ensuretimelymonthly close and accuratemonthly results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreein Accounting or Financefrom an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.  

• A track recordof commitment to prior employers.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in a large, international public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm. Three (3) years of experience may be considered for candidates who are a CPA or who hold a Master’s degree in Accounting.

• Experience preparing or reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Process implementation experience.

• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.

• General knowledge of GAAP guidelines and ability to enhance knowledge and apply to a variety of situations.

• Familiarity with systems andoptimizinguse of systems to generate data for analyses.

• Strong Excel skillsrequired.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate.

• Experience with OracleERPa plus.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of ASC 606a plus.

What’s In It For You?  

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.  

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.   

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.   

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):   

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug  

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance  

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family  

• Commuter and parking benefits  

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions  

• Employee stock purchase plan  

• Paid time off  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)  

• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups  

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks  

Sponsorship   

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.    

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
 
Base Compensation: $77,000.00 - $129,000.00 Annually

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