Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CapitexAI is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant for a contract opportunity to contribute to a research project focused on ASC 606 Revenue Recognition. The role requires deep expertise in technical accounting and involves evaluating complex accounting scenarios and producing technical conclusions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and evaluate complex accounting scenarios applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles to multi-element customer contracts
- Assess performance obligation identification, transaction price allocation, and variable consideration treatment across a range of contract structures
- Apply principal vs. agent analysis and evaluate revenue timing and recognition criteria in nuanced, fact-specific situations
- Produce clear, well-reasoned technical accounting conclusions that articulate the rationale behind recognition judgments
- Review and critique revenue policies and financial reporting treatments against current authoritative guidance
- Contribute structured, high-quality outputs that directly inform the development of next-generation automation systems
Skills
- Hands-on technical accounting expertise in ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation scoping, and recognition timing
- Background in audit, accounting advisory, or financial reporting at a Big 4, mid-tier, or leading advisory firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, Forvis Mazars, RSM, Crowe, Evelyn Partners, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to interpret accounting guidance and apply technical judgment to ambiguous, real-world revenue arrangements
- Experience drafting or reviewing technical accounting memos with clear, defensible conclusions
- Proficiency evaluating revenue recognition policies within financial statements and identifying areas of technical risk or complexity
- Eligible to work independently as a contractor in the United Kingdom
- Exposure to variable consideration, licensing arrangements, or contract modifications under ASC 606 or IFRS 15
- Prior experience in accounting advisory, transaction services, or revenue-focused audit engagements
- Comfort working independently on self-directed, output-based engagements with flexible scheduling
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