Senior Accountant Revenue

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields.

We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another.

For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values.  to learn more about DEI at Arabella and read our official DEI statement.

Senior Accountant Revenue, Arabella Finance (Washington, DC or Durham, NC)

Arabella Advisors seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Corporate Finance team. The position reports to the Revenue Manager and will be responsible for recording, reconciling, and reporting revenue. The right candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and a customer service mindset.

Review customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606

Responsible for ensuring that our accounting applications and supporting processes result in timely and accurate financial reporting on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis

Perform reviews for complex revenue transactions

Play a key role in month-end closing activities

Responsible for reconciliation of accrued and deferred revenue accounts

Analyze financial data and document findings for communication to management, stakeholders, and external parties

Support the annual audit process

Complete analysis and special projects as needed

To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of experience (8 years of experience without a Bachelor's degree)

4+ years of relevant professional experience

Solid understanding of GAAP

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet a constant stream of deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Ability to provide excellent service to internal clients, including being able to diagnose and anticipate difficult challenges, provide proactive and effective solutions, and demonstrate a strong understanding of others’ perspectives

An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to use available resources and feedback to continually develop mastery in your role and facilitate team learning, including a willingness to request feedback and incorporate it to improve individual performance and to seek out and participate in career-relevant learning activities

Highly detailed and organized

Other Highly Preferred Skills and Experience

CPA or CPA track

Working knowledge of Microsoft Power

BI, Salesforce, and/or Microsoft Great Plains

Our Core Competencies

The ability to provide excellent service, including being able to address complex service matters, implement and communicate service changes…