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Job Title: Lead Revenue Accountant

Location: On site Reston, VA preferred. Remote – East Coast candidates may be considered. (Must reside in the USA. Candidates within commutable distance to our VA or NY offices will be required to report on site 2x a week.)

About This Role:

The Lead Revenue Accountant will be responsible for supporting the revenue team which includes contract accounting, revenue recognition, month- and quarter-end close processes, journal entries and audit requests support. This role will work with other divisions such as legal, sales operations and billings within Comscore to ensure all contracts are properly captured and revenue is recognized appropriately. The Lead Revenue Accountant should have a solid understanding of revenue accounting principles under US GAAP and ASC 606. The position requires the desire to take ownership of your work, is self-motivated, possess the ability to work well within diverse environments and have an ability to effectively implement change.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for all areas of revenue accounting including contract entry, revenue recognition and communicating any potential revenue issues to ensure appropriate and timely treatment.
• Works closely with Senior Manager on significant issues that impact revenue or the monthly close by performing top-level analysis, attending top-priority meetings, and leading projects.
• Determines and assists with the accounting treatment of contracts and other transactions.
• Ensure revenue is prepared in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 606.
• Prepare various journal entries, account reconciliations and revenue disclosure workbooks to support financial statements.
• Participates in various process improvement efforts to drive efficiencies.
• Assist with audit requests and other ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed.

What You’ll Need:

• BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, preferably ASC 606, or aptitude to read accounting guidance and company policy to learn.
• Attention to detail and strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficient Excel skills and working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid business ethics; ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to all Comscore’s financial matters, contracts, and employee data.
• Salary: $90,000-$100,000; Commensurate with experience.

About Comscore

At Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross-platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you.

Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and set-top box audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement. To learn more about Comscore, please visit Comscore.com.

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