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Revenue Accountant roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with accounting or finance degrees. Most positions sponsor H-1B visa after OPT, and STEM OPT extensions are available if your degree qualifies. CPA progress strengthens your profile significantly.
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Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional services business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialized talent they need to help grow their businesses. We pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions nearly 70 years ago and continue to lead the industry in this space as a global, publicly traded, Fortune 500 company. Simply put, we’re the best in the business.
To support our significant revenue growth in recent years, our Corporate Revenue Accounting team is seeking a Senior Contract Revenue Accountant to join us in ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition. This role works on all aspects of the revenue accounting process, including contract review for revenue implications under ASC 606, review of accounting system set-up of contractual terms, month-end and quarter-end close activities, and post-close financial reporting. This position requires impeccable attention to detail, a technical understanding of ASC 606 (we will train on this), and the ability to deliver timely results under tight deadlines. Further, we process a high volume of revenue contracts, and teamwork is essential to our success. This opportunity partners cross-functionally with various teams to develop and maintain best-in-class processes to support the seamless execution of our revenue recognition.
Project Set-up & Activation
- Review project activation requests and evaluate underlying contract to ensure proper documentation for revenue accounting under ASC 606
- Ensure contract review and accounting processes follow the company’s documented policies
- Review underlying budget to determine whether contract terms are appropriately reflected
- Resolve any questions from this review process with our professional services sales leadership
- Apply relevant system flags on transactions, non-standard contract terms and conditions, volume discounts, other fees & charges, or other revenue impacting contract items, as necessary
- Act as a subject matter expert on revenue implications of contract terms and conditions
- Serve as technical accounting resource to business engagement management and the legal department during the contracting process to optimize terms for timely revenue recognition
Project Life Cycle Maintenance
- Review re-estimated budgets for compliance with Contract terms
- Validate completeness of any required contract change order documents
- Enforce compliance with revenue policy to ensure accurate percentage-of-completion recognition under ASC 606
- Work cross-functionally with billing teams, practice engagement team members, the corporate legal group, and operations groups to understand and resolve issues identified in the project life cycle maintenance and closure reviews
Communication, Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Work directly with our professional services sales leadership
- Relay complex information in a clear and concise manner to simplify understanding of accounting concepts
- Apply knowledge of revenue policy and historical trends in preparing executive level summaries for RHI leadership
- Demonstrate a customer service focus, and strive to meet team goals
- Escalate unresolved issues with sound judgment
Financial Systems Continuous Improvement
A significant portion of our work takes place in a revenue sub-ledger, which we are constantly improving and optimizing. To ensure system changes take place as designed, we:
- Contribute ideas and system requirements to our IT configuration partners
- Participate in designing how new business and accounting requirements might take shape within the system
- Perform testing in development environments to ensure system improvements are functioning as intended, and reports are accurately reflecting our transactions
- B.A., B.S. Degree in Accounting
- 2+ years’ experience in public Accounting or 4+ years in accounting/finance, etc.
- Experience in reviewing contractual agreements for financial terms required
- Operational accounting, Revenue analysis or Financial analysis experience a plus
- Experience in a consulting services industry highly desirable
- Knowledge and experience applying GAAP including revenue recognition and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Financial ERP systems experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) applications. Working experience with client contracts review and revenue accounting preferred. Experience in a high volume, operational accounting environment preferred.
- CPA a plus
- Ability to grasp new concepts and/or systems and technology quickly. Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated project management skills, a strong customer service orientation.
The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
$75,000.00 - $112,000.00
We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com.
Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Who We Are
Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional services business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialized talent they need to help grow their businesses. We pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions nearly 70 years ago and continue to lead the industry in this space as a global, publicly traded, Fortune 500 company. Simply put, we’re the best in the business.
To support our significant revenue growth in recent years, our Corporate Revenue Accounting team is seeking a Senior Contract Revenue Accountant to join us in ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition. This role works on all aspects of the revenue accounting process, including contract review for revenue implications under ASC 606, review of accounting system set-up of contractual terms, month-end and quarter-end close activities, and post-close financial reporting. This position requires impeccable attention to detail, a technical understanding of ASC 606 (we will train on this), and the ability to deliver timely results under tight deadlines. Further, we process a high volume of revenue contracts, and teamwork is essential to our success. This opportunity partners cross-functionally with various teams to develop and maintain best-in-class processes to support the seamless execution of our revenue recognition.
Project Set-up & Activation
- Review project activation requests and evaluate underlying contract to ensure proper documentation for revenue accounting under ASC 606
- Ensure contract review and accounting processes follow the company’s documented policies
- Review underlying budget to determine whether contract terms are appropriately reflected
- Resolve any questions from this review process with our professional services sales leadership
- Apply relevant system flags on transactions, non-standard contract terms and conditions, volume discounts, other fees & charges, or other revenue impacting contract items, as necessary
- Act as a subject matter expert on revenue implications of contract terms and conditions
- Serve as technical accounting resource to business engagement management and the legal department during the contracting process to optimize terms for timely revenue recognition
Project Life Cycle Maintenance
- Review re-estimated budgets for compliance with Contract terms
- Validate completeness of any required contract change order documents
- Enforce compliance with revenue policy to ensure accurate percentage-of-completion recognition under ASC 606
- Work cross-functionally with billing teams, practice engagement team members, the corporate legal group, and operations groups to understand and resolve issues identified in the project life cycle maintenance and closure reviews
Communication, Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Work directly with our professional services sales leadership
- Relay complex information in a clear and concise manner to simplify understanding of accounting concepts
- Apply knowledge of revenue policy and historical trends in preparing executive level summaries for RHI leadership
- Demonstrate a customer service focus, and strive to meet team goals
- Escalate unresolved issues with sound judgment
Financial Systems Continuous Improvement
A significant portion of our work takes place in a revenue sub-ledger, which we are constantly improving and optimizing. To ensure system changes take place as designed, we:
- Contribute ideas and system requirements to our IT configuration partners
- Participate in designing how new business and accounting requirements might take shape within the system
- Perform testing in development environments to ensure system improvements are functioning as intended, and reports are accurately reflecting our transactions
- B.A., B.S. Degree in Accounting
- 2+ years’ experience in public Accounting or 4+ years in accounting/finance, etc.
- Experience in reviewing contractual agreements for financial terms required
- Operational accounting, Revenue analysis or Financial analysis experience a plus
- Experience in a consulting services industry highly desirable
- Knowledge and experience applying GAAP including revenue recognition and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Financial ERP systems experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) applications. Working experience with client contracts review and revenue accounting preferred. Experience in a high volume, operational accounting environment preferred.
- CPA a plus
- Ability to grasp new concepts and/or systems and technology quickly. Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated project management skills, a strong customer service orientation.
The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
$75,000.00 - $112,000.00
We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com.
Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Revenue Accountant
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Focus your applications on mid-size and large firms with established finance teams, where sponsorship processes are already understood and budgeted.
Emphasize revenue recognition expertise
ASC 606 and IFRS 15 proficiency signals specialized knowledge employers cannot easily replace. Highlighting your experience with multi-element arrangements or contract modifications positions you as a technical asset worth sponsoring.
Pursue CPA candidacy before interviewing
Passing even one CPA exam section before job searching signals commitment and competence. Many Revenue Accountant roles list CPA candidacy as a preferred qualification, and it meaningfully separates you from competing candidates.
Address your OPT status proactively with employers
Raising your work authorization status yourself, before the employer asks, removes uncertainty and builds trust. Briefly explain your OPT timeline, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your intent to pursue H-1B sponsorship.
Focus on industries with complex revenue streams
SaaS, healthcare, and professional services companies deal with intricate revenue recognition requirements that justify specialized hires. These industries also tend to hire more internationally and have stronger institutional familiarity with OPT and visa sponsorship.
Revenue Accountant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Revenue Accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Revenue Accountant positions generally require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. This makes the role a solid fit for F-1 OPT students and a straightforward case for future H-1B sponsorship.
Can I use a STEM OPT extension as a Revenue Accountant?
It depends on your degree. Accounting and finance degrees are increasingly classified under STEM-designated CIP codes, but not all programs qualify. Check whether your specific degree program appears on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List. If it does, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months.
How do I find Revenue Accountant jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsorship. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not sponsor. Focus on mid-size and enterprise employers in SaaS, financial services, or healthcare, where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
What accounting credentials matter most to employers when I'm on OPT?
CPA candidacy is the most valued credential for Revenue Accountant roles. Employers understand that OPT students may still be working toward licensure, so being actively enrolled in the CPA exam process is often enough to satisfy the preference. Proficiency in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or SAP also carry significant weight.
What happens to my Revenue Accountant job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you have a valid STEM OPT extension, the cap-gap rule may protect your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Coordinating your OPT end date, STEM extension timeline, and H-1B filing deadline with your employer's HR team well in advance is essential to avoid any gap.