Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all. Ookla is looking for a driven and forward-thinking Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant to work closely with our VP Controller. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for continuous learning, a proactive attitude, a keen sense of ownership, strong business acumen, and outstanding interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a challenge to improve our customer relationships, this could be the perfect role for you. We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk. Expectations for Success

• Responsible for the revenue recognition component of monthly financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and record all revenue components for the income statement as well as the related assets and, including deferred revenue. Compile, analyze and maintain all related supporting information for both the internal and external independent audit process.
• Reconcile the receivable, revenue, unbilled revenue and deferred revenue sub-modules to the general ledger and ensure any differences are accounted for properly.
• Perform month end account analyses on all balance sheet and income statement accounts related to revenue recognition and contribute to budget and forecast variance explanations.
• Liaison to internal and external independent auditors to support public company requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare reporting as requested by division and corporate leadership to support revenue analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Contribute to cross functional teams such as Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, International, Internal audit, Sales and Legal.

Requirements

We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years' experience in Accounting and/or Billing Operations, preferably in a SaaS environment for a global organization with $100+ million of revenue. With a combination of Big 4 and industry revenue experience, preferably with exposure to a high-tech organization a plus.
• Superior understanding of US GAAP and applicable regulations, specifically ASC 606.
• Ability to navigate a multi-company and country environment with multiple currencies.
• Experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud and Salesforce.com is preferred.
• M&A due diligence is a plus
• Ability to accommodate later hours during the monthly financial statement preparation process.

Benefits

We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan options
• Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
• Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and more)
• Fertility options
• Pregnancy support
• Pet insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Disability coverage

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Some roles may include a target bonus or sales commission plan based on level of role. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,000/year up to $125,000/year in base salary. If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here.] Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job