Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.
As Revenue Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting with timely and accurately reporting revenue according to GAAP and ASC 606. You will be involved with the order to cash process and related month end close activities. Oftentimes, you will need to collaborate with legal, business development, sales and other functions in the company to ensure compliance to revenue recognition policies. This role will be reporting to the Revenue Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring the proper accounting treatment of revenue according to GAAP policies (ASC 606)
Understand basic revenue recognition rules, create sales orders based on standard contract reviews, prepare revenue waterfall schedules, ensure the revenue plan in NetSuite is accurate, and post monthly revenue journal entries
Facilitate in the month-end close with preparing accrual calculation, creating journal entries and preparing reconciliations for related accounts
Facilitate the preparation of invoices and communicate with customers to address and resolve invoice-related questions.
Collaborate internally and externally on revenue and margin forecasts versus actuals and resolve discrepancies
Participate in external audits by helping with auditor requests
Maintain and improve related procedure documentation
Other ad hoc projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
4-6+ years work experience
Working experience with ASC 606
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Experience with digital advertising and/or ad tech is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Google Sheets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Familiarity with Enterprise accounting systems such as Netsuite is a plus
Task based and deadline focused
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to multi-task and work as a team in a high-volume/high-accuracy environment
Public company experience is a plus
