Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world's largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world's essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters - and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

About the Finance team:

We are currently searching for a Revenue Accountant to join the finance team. Working closely with the corporate and divisional finance teams, the Revenue Accountant will have responsibility to ensure accurate recording of all revenue related transactions and compliance of such transactions with revenue recognition accounting guidelines in accordance with ASC 606. The Revenue Accountant will also be responsible for accounting for deferred revenue, monthly account reconciliations for deferred revenue, unbilled revenue and accounts receivable, and providing accurate analyses of customer and sales metrics to both Sales and Finance management.

This position will be at our Westford, MA headquarters or our alternate office located in Allen, TX.

Basic Qualifications/Skills:

• Process and reconcile daily transactions.
• Review executed revenue contracts and agreements to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Enforce internal control procedures relating to automated systems maintenance and (manual) record keeping and documentation requirements.
• Assist with month-end close reconciliations related to unbilled receivables, accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounts.
• Prepare various ad hoc reports and other special projects for management as requested.
• Prepare recurring and period-end journal entries.
• Assist with analysis to establish Standalone Selling Price for product and service offerings.
• Prepare quarterly reporting schedules required by Corporate Accounting for financial statement disclosures.
• Assist in testing the ERP system for new enhancements and upgrades as required.
• Participate in the annual audit with the external Audit firm.

Preferred Qualification/Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and system skills
• Team player with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and proactive thinker; high degree of ownership
• Flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required,
• 2- 4 years of accounting experience; revenue experience is a plus
• Large ERP experience required; Oracle and RevStream experience is a plus

• Previous software industry/public company experience preferred

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Employees are eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs. We offer a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Generous vacation package
• Equity
• Matching 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive medical and dental coverage options
• Domestic partner benefits
• Health and Dependent Care spending accounts and Health Savings Account options
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off, Matching Charitable Gifts

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.