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Senior Accountant, Revenue

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant, Revenue serves as a key control and subject matter expert within the revenue accounting function, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of revenue-related financial reporting in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides end-to-end ownership of complex revenue streams, with a primary emphasis on administrative fees income (ADFI), revenue recognition, and associated balance sheet accounts.

This position operates with a high degree of autonomy, technical expertise, and professional judgment, routinely navigating complex contractual arrangements, ambiguous data environments, and evolving business conditions. The Senior Accountant, Revenue partners cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, defensible, and compliant revenue treatment, while proactively identifying financial risk, control gaps, and opportunities for process optimization.

The role functions as a critical checkpoint in the financial reporting lifecycle, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and elevating the overall maturity, scalability, and reliability of revenue accounting operations.

Essential Functions and Duties

1. Revenue Close Execution & Financial Reporting Integrity

  • Lead the fees revenue execution for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring all revenue accounting is complete, accurate, and performed in strict adherence to reporting timelines.
  • Prepare, review, and certify complex balance sheet reconciliations, including identification, root cause analysis, and resolution of reconciling items.
  • Perform detailed reviews of revenue-related transactions to ensure proper classification, cutoff, and alignment with revenue recognition policies.
  • Validate underlying financial data to ensure consistency between sub-ledger activity, general ledger balances, and supporting schedules.
  • Establish and maintain documentation supporting accounting positions, ensuring audit-ready transparency and defensibility.

2. Administrative Fees Income (ADFI) Ownership, Governance & Risk Management

  • Maintain full accountability for the end-to-end lifecycle of ADFI across all entities, including calculation, validation, settlement, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
  • Interpret complex manufacturer contracts to determine fee eligibility, timing, and revenue treatment, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and accounting standards.
  • Monitor ADFI balances, aging, and trends, identifying anomalies, exposure risks, and revenue leakage.
  • Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies and implement corrective actions to ensure accuracy and sustainability of processes.
  • Develop and maintain structured reporting and analytics to provide transparency into ADFI activity and financial performance.

3. Revenue Recognition, Reserves & Technical Accounting Application

  • Evaluate revenue streams and apply technical accounting guidance to ensure appropriate recognition, classification, and measurement.
  • Develop, analyze, and support reserve methodologies, including estimation techniques, assumptions, and documentation.
  • Perform variance analysis and trend evaluations to identify fluctuations, anomalies, and underlying business drivers.
  • Ensure accounting conclusions are clearly documented, consistently applied, and defensible under internal and external audit review.
  • Support revenue-related accounting policy interpretation and contribute to standardization of practices across the organization.

4. Billing, Cash Application & Revenue Cycle Oversight

  • Oversee the accuracy and completeness of invoicing processes, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and financial policies.
  • Provide direction for the timely and accurate application of receipts from manufacturers, ensuring proper matching and classification.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to billing, collections, and revenue postings in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Finance, manufacturers, and operational teams to ensure clarity, accountability, and resolution of issues.

5. Contract Interpretation & Financial Impact Assessment

  • Analyze and interpret complex contractual agreements to assess financial implications, including pricing structures, rebates, fees, and contingencies.
  • Translate contractual language into clear accounting treatment and operational execution requirements.
  • Identify areas of ambiguity or risk within contracts and escalate or recommend solutions as appropriate.
  • Ensure consistent application of contract terms across financial processes and reporting outputs.

6. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Leadership

  • Design, document, and maintain effective internal controls over revenue-related processes, ensuring compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuously assess control effectiveness, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, or risk exposures and implementing enhancements.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audits related to revenue accounting.
  • Prepare audit schedules, respond to inquiries, and provide supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Ensure all processes and outputs are audit-ready, with clear traceability and documentation.

7. Cross-Functional Partnership, Influence & Business Integration

  • Partner with Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams to align on revenue drivers, financial outcomes, and process improvements.
  • Communicate complex accounting concepts, financial results, and risks in a clear, concise, and business-relevant manner.
  • Provide insights that inform decision-making, improve financial visibility, and support strategic initiatives.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive alignment and accountability.

8. Operational Continuity, Knowledge Leadership & Team Support

  • Provide backup coverage for key revenue accounting functions, including administrative fees out (payables) and chargebacks.
  • Ensure continuity of operations during close cycles, peak workload periods, and staff absences.
  • Serve as a resource and informal mentor within the team, supporting knowledge sharing and process consistency.
  • Contribute to team effectiveness through collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

9. Process Optimization, Systems Utilization & Scalability

  • Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance revenue accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Leverage ERP system capabilities (e.g., SAP) to optimize workflows and reduce manual intervention.
  • Participate in system enhancements, implementations, or upgrades impacting revenue accounting processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and reduce risk.

10. General Responsibilities

  • Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
  • Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
  • Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
  • Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose.
  • Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
  • Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
  • Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
  • Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
  • Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, equivalent professional experience demonstrating advanced accounting expertise may be considered.

Preferred Education

  • Advanced continuing educational courses in accounting or active progress toward certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Required Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge of revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and financial compliance frameworks.
  • Experience working within integrated ERP systems (e.g., SAP) in a complex financial environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Knowledge of healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution, or contract-driven revenue environments.
  • Familiarity with large-scale, multi-entity accounting structures.

Required Experience

  • Minimum seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, with significant focus on revenue accounting, financial analysis, and reconciliations.
  • In lieu of degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in revenue accounting, financial analysis, and reconciliations may substitute.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex accounting processes and deliver accurate, timely, and audit-ready results.
  • Proven experience working in environments requiring high attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in a large-scale organization ($1B+ in revenue) or high-growth environment.
  • Public accounting experience or direct exposure to external audit engagements.
  • Industry experience in healthcare or related sectors.

Required Skills

  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high level of precision.
  • Ability to interpret complex contractual language and translate into appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions within scope of responsibility.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and audit-ready workpapers and policies.
  • High level of professionalism and ability to interact effectively with internal leadership, external auditors, and business partners.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with process improvement, automation, or financial systems optimization initiatives.
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools or advanced reporting techniques.

Required Professional Certification 

  • None.

Preferred Professional Certification 

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active progress toward certification.

 


Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled.  Must have the ability to lift and maneuver items of at least 20 lbs. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.


Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times.   Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.  Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations.  Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.  Must be proactive in finding solutions.


Direct Reports

No


EEO Statement

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.


Acknowledgement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. 


The undersigned employee acknowledges receipt of the Job Description for the employee’s position and understands the essential functions, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position.  Furthermore, the employee acknowledges that this Job Description does not include all the essential functions of this position, and that these essential functions may change as deemed necessary by the manager.