RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant - Revenue to join our Internal Accounting team. In this integral role, you will support revenue recognition, reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis within a Professional Services environment, while also contributing to acquisition-related financial tracking, including earn-out and contingent payment arrangements. This opportunity offers exposure to complex accounting initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful involvement in the firm’s continued growth - all within a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions will make an impact.
Major Responsibilities
- Manage revenue recognition for client engagements, including fixed fee, time-and-materials, retainer, and assets under management (AUM) arrangements.
- Partner with client service teams to ensure accurate and timely billing and revenue recording.
- Track and manage earn-out and contingent consideration payments related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Reconcile investment advisory fees and validate AUM-related revenue calculations.
- Prepare monthly revenue journal entries and related account reconciliations.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including work-in-progress, time and expense, and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and analyze revenue reports, identifying trends and variances for management.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with accounting principles and internal standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
- Support additional accounting and finance functions as needed.
Preferred Experience / Background / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- At least 4-years of experience in revenue accounting or a similar accounting role required.
- Experience working for a Professional Services organization.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliations.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with CCH Practice Management or Great Plains.
Working Conditions
- Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday-Friday.
- Primarily an in-office role with flexibility.
- Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to move throughout office.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.
One Firm
To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- At least 4-years of experience in revenue accounting or a similar accounting role
- Experience working for a Professional Services organization
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with CCH Practice Management or Great Plains
What We Do
RubinBrown provides unmatched service to closely held and publicly traded companies in specialized market sectors as well as non-profit and public sector organizations. We believe the key to providing value to our clients is our "one-firm" culture - a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to client service that has long distinguished us. The RubinBrown team has become renowned for our ability to thoroughly explore alternatives and identify fresh approaches that help our clients build and protect value, while at all times honoring the responsibility to serve the public interest. That's why, after more than 50 years, RubinBrown remains one of the most valued and respected names in our profession.
