At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.
REVENUE ACCOUNTANT
Skillsoft is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue and Royalty Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting team. In this role, you will support the accurate recognition and reporting of revenue in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, while also supporting accounting activities related to third-party royalty and reseller partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, interpreting contracts, proactively identify and implement process improvements, and partnering cross-functionally to drive efficiencies and strengthen controls. You will gain exposure to SaaS revenue recognition, deferred revenue, royalty accounting, month-end close, and revenue systems in a dynamic technology environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and Skillsoft's accounting policies.
- Review customer contracts, sales orders, amendments, and other agreements to identify key revenue accounting considerations.
- Prepare and maintain revenue schedules for SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and other revenue streams.
- Support monthly revenue roll-forwards and investigate variances between subledger, billing, and general ledger activity.
- Manage and process royalty and reseller partner reports and payments in accordance with contractual terms.
- Calculate royalty revenue, minimum fees, and other partner-related accounting amounts, as applicable.
- Monitor royalty and reseller reporting requirements and follow up with internal and external partners for missing or incomplete information.
- Maintain accurate documentation supporting revenue recognition and royalty accounting conclusions.
- Partner with Sales Operations, Order Management, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Partner Management, and other teams to resolve contract and accounting discrepancies.
- Assist with external and internal audit requests, including providing supporting schedules and documentation.
- Support SOX controls related to revenue and royalty accounting and ensure assigned controls are completed accurately and timely.
- Maintain accurate data and reporting within revenue, billing, and ERP systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve revenue and royalty accounting processes, reporting, and controls.
- Support special projects and system initiatives related to revenue recognition, royalty accounting, and process automation.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, which can include relevant internship or co-op experience with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and common financial formulas.
- Ability to review and interpret contracts, pricing terms, and financial data.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end deadlines.
- Polished written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate accounting requirements to non-accounting stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with large data sets and identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies.
- Ability to learn new accounting systems, processes, and technology quickly.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with:
- ASC 606 or revenue recognition.
- Working in a SaaS, software, subscription, or technology company.
- Royalty accounting, reseller accounting, licensing agreements, or partner reporting.
- NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or another ERP system.
- Revenue recognition or billing systems.
- Familiarity with deferred revenue and revenue reconciliation processes.
- Experience supporting SOX controls or external audits.
Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $70,000 - $80,000 annualized.
We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
Skillsoft uses AI-enabled tools to screen applications. Recruitment and hiring decisions are made by Skillsoft personnel and are not based solely on automated processing.
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners. Learn more at skillsoft.com.
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Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, including relevant internship or co-op experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and common financial formulas
- Ability to review and interpret contracts, pricing terms, and financial data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate accounting requirements to non-accounting stakeholders
- Ability to work with large data sets and identify trends, variances, and discrepancies
- Ability to learn new accounting systems, processes, and technology quickly
- Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Experience with ASC 606 or revenue recognition
- Experience in a SaaS, software, subscription, or technology company
- Experience with royalty accounting, reseller accounting, licensing agreements, or partner reporting
- Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or another ERP system
- Experience with revenue recognition or billing systems
- Familiarity with deferred revenue and revenue reconciliation processes
- Experience supporting SOX controls or external audits
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Skillsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Skillsoft ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Skillsoft’s compensation is supported by employee feedback around market-rate pay, bonus opportunities, benefits and total rewards. The company pairs compensation with flexibility, learning access and career development programs that employees describe as part of the overall value of working there.
- Market-aligned pay and bonus opportunities: Employees describe Skillsoft’s compensation as competitive, especially in roles with bonus potential. Employees surveyed on external review sites cite “salary plus bonus potential” as market rate, quarterly bonus access in sales and a strong compensation plan. A marketing employee cited “great pay,” while a solution design architect described Skillsoft as offering a “very competitive benefits and total compensation package.” (Comparably; Glassdoor)
- Performance-based rewards: Skillsoft employees point to bonus opportunities as part of the company’s rewards approach. A software engineer said their bonus was “excellent,” while sales employees cite quarterly bonus access as part of their compensation package.
- Benefits as part of total rewards: Skillsoft’s total rewards are also supported by employee comments about health benefits, insurance benefits, flexible time off, remote work and work-life balance. Employees surveyed on external review sites cite health benefits and insurance benefits as strengths, while other employees highlight great benefits, remote-first work and flexibility as part of the employee experience. (Comparably; Glassdoor)
- Growth and learning as added value: Skillsoft’s rewards approach is connected to its employee growth culture. The company provides employees with access to Percipio, Aspire Journeys, role-based pathways, instructor-led training, coaching and CAISY® simulations. Employees describe Skillsoft as a place with “continuous learning opportunities across the tech stack” and “no better place to learn and grow.”
● External signals:
○ Compensation and bonus: Employees on external review sites cite market-rate salary plus bonus potential, quarterly bonus access in sales, a strong compensation plan, “great pay” and an “excellent” bonus as compensation strengths. (Comparably; Glassdoor)
○ Total rewards: Employees on external review sites describe Skillsoft as offering “great benefits,” a “very competitive benefits and total compensation package” and benefits that support work-life balance, flexibility and employee growth. (Glassdoor)
○ Health and insurance: Employees on external review sites cite health benefits, insurance benefits and good health plans as strengths of Skillsoft’s employee experience. Mental health benefits are also listed among Skillsoft’s employee benefits. (Comparably)
○ Flexibility as a reward: Employees on external review sites connect rewards not only to pay, but also to remote work, flexible hours, flexible time off, independence and management that avoids micromanaging. (Glassdoor; Comparably)
Bottom line: Skillsoft supports competitive pay through market-rate compensation, bonus opportunities and a broader total rewards experience that includes benefits, flexibility and career development.
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What We Do
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners. Learn more at skillsoft.com.
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We help the world's biggest companies build better workforces — and we invest just as much in our own people. Learning new skills is a core part of your job here. We're fully remote, spread across the globe, and united by a shared belief that learning changes careers.
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