VSA Partners is a group of dedicated, collaborative, and kind people that value smarts over egos. We work very hard to create human-centered, insight-inspired work that moves people, changes behavior, and answers real strategic problems. We started as a design firm over 30 years ago and operate today as a design and brand-led experience firm. Formally, we’re a branding and marketing company that approaches business challenges holistically and aims to break down silos between branding, digital, marketing, and advertising. Informally, we’re a family that comes together at the table every day to make something great.
The Revenue Accounting Manager reports to the VP of Finance and is responsible for revenue-recognition and billing. This position works closely with colleagues in Finance, Project Management (PMs), and Client Engagement (CEs) to ensure timely and accurate processes and accounting, related to revenue and billing.
VSA Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing, and approving contracts and related documents to ensure that revenue is recognized and accounted for in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compliance with company policies
Partnering with PM/CE teams to perform contract reviews, monthly billing, and revenue reporting
Collaborating with the PM/CE teams to develop policies and procedures that streamline operations and accounting processes
Training new PMs and CEs on essential revenue accounting and billing matters
Reviewing new projects and adding billing and revenue recognition rules
Reviewing and submitting invoices within client systems
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for revenue and expense recognition
Examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting rulings for information pertinent to revenue recognition
Maintaining all audit-related requirements associated with revenue and billing processe
Developing audit processes to ensure that unbilled receivables and deferred revenue are complete and accurate, responsible for ongoing monitoring
Developing audit processes to ensure that client reimbursed expenses are billed timely and accurately, responsible for ongoing monitoring
Assists with monthly financial reporting
Qualifications
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following proficiencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
Problem solving − identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Teamwork and Influence - effective in team settings and with influencing outcomes
Process improvement - able to analyze processes, identify improvements, and implement changes
Communication and Training - strong communicator, able to simplify complex topics and train others.
Planning/organizing − prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
Quality control − demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, supervises own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance
Resourcefulness − adapts to changes in the work environment, prioritizes competing demands, and is able to adjust to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability − consistently at work and on time, takes direction, responds to management oversight, and solicits feedback to improve performance
Initiative − ability to identify areas for improvement and take action
Confidentiality − maintains confidentiality of financial and personal information
Minimum Qualifications
10 years related work experience demonstrating increased levels of performance/growth
A BA/BS degree in Accounting
Contract review and accounting interpretation experience required