Revenue Accounting Manager - Follett Software

Company Overview

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Position Overview

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and optimizing revenue-generating activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles to collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of ASC 606 on revenue recognition processes and systems.

Responsibilities

Revenue Recognition & Compliance

• Lead revenue recognition activities in compliance with ASC 606 and applicable GAAP guidance.
• Establish and maintain annual Standalone Selling Price (SSP) pricing frameworks.
• Record and review quarterly revenue adjustments, including open item calculations.
• Draft technical accounting white papers and develop new revenue policies as needed.
• Review credit impacts and assess the need for credit reserves in accordance with accounting standards.

RFP & Contract Review

• Conduct detailed RFP and contract reviews to ensure revenue treatment is accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
• Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue.
• Evaluate contract terms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of consolidated revenue from Oracle to the General Ledger.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting through analytical reviews and variance analysis.
• Support quarterly and annual close processes related to revenue.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Assist with annual external audits, providing documentation and supporting analysis.
• Establish and enhance internal audit processes related to revenue compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date, end-to-end revenue process documentation, including controls and workflows.

Process Improvement & Integration

• Integrate newly acquired entities into established revenue processes and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new SKUs/products, ensuring production environments align with tested configurations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and strengthened compliance within revenue operations.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• Technical accounting expertise.
• Ability to provide senior management with risk assessments for prospective or completed actions.
• Advanced computer skills and expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, with experience leading ASC 606 implementation projects.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems through independent action.

Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote work: Flexibility to work from anywhere in the continental U.S.
• Healthcare: Subsidized healthcare plans (including orthodontic coverage) with an employer-matched HSA option.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid disability and life insurance, with voluntary supplemental plans.
• Paid Time Off: Flex PTO for salaried roles, paid parental leave, company holidays, and paid volunteer service time.
• Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer match, vesting every pay period.
• FSAs: Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Supplemental Coverages: Optional accident, hospital, critical illness, identity theft, credit monitoring, and legal protection services.
• Recognition: Programs celebrating individual and team achievements.