Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a Revenue Accountant to become an essential member of our accounting team. The Revenue Recognition Department is a vital component of Applied's Finance team. The department is responsible for all day-to-day activities in the revenue process including contract review for compliance with Applied’s revenue recognition policy, monthly revenue close, account reconciliations, reporting and analysis, and audit support.  The department actively participates in the quote-to-cash process, partnering with the Sales, Contracts Administration, and Billing teams. 

What You’ll Do 

• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP
• Work with cross-functional business partners to facilitate the review and execution of revenue
• Ensure timely execution of month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Responsible for preparing selling price analysis of the various deliverables in our multiple element arrangements
• Perform ad hoc accounting research to assess accounting impact related to sale transactions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable finance policies, rules, regulations, and laws
• Perform relevant controls in the Company's revenue recognition process to ensure that we have adequate controls in place to mitigate all significant reporting risks.
• Prepare audit schedules, provide analysis, and work with external auditors as needed
• Assist with projects as needed together with FP&A, IT, and other parts of the organization

• Calculate, reconcile, and review deferred revenue monthly and prepare required journal entries monthly
• Provide revenue and deferred revenue inputs to the forecasting process
• Calculation of revenue recognition and drive decisions on revenue recognition accounting
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations and audit schedules

• Perform contract revenue analysis and advise on the resulting revenue accounting treatment

• Work with internal customers to resolve related revenue and contract-related inquiries
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as required
• Pursues a program of self-development through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education.
• Identifies and communicates possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers.

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office.

Your experience should include some or all of the following: 

• 0-2 years of practical accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Products
• Knowledge of automated accounting and computer systems.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for learning new technologies, skills, tools, and ideas.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply. 

Additionally, you may have:

• NetSuite experience

What You’ll Gain

• Benefits from Day One
  • Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
  • Wellness incentives
  • 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match
• Work-Life Balance
  • Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
  • Personal/sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Flex Time
  • Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
  • Volunteer time off
• Empowering Career Growth and Success – We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.

What We Value

We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfill the promise of insurance – safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people’s lives. And there is no more important job than that.

Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.

Who We Are

For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.

We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.

It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

EEO Statement 

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we do not discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.