About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The Senior Revenue Accountant is responsible for all aspects of revenue accounting and reconciliations. The Senior Revenue Accountant must work well with others and have the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Senior Revenue Manager, this role supports Shorelight’s continued success and growth in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Review partnership agreements to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards
• Manage monthly revenue and AR close process by partnering with Staff Accountants to ensure timely and accurate posting of monthly revenue and reporting of AR and customer deposit balances
• Reconcile key revenue accounts, including but not limited to AR, AR allowance, and deferred revenue
• Complete other revenue and AR-related projects for the partnership schools assigned
• Prepare commission-related journal entries and associated account reconciliations
• Perform custom revenue reporting and margin analysis at the partner and student levels
• Partner with operations and IT teams on price setting and related system updates
• Collaborate with NetSuite System Administrator to ensure new programs are added to NetSuite on a timely and accurate basis
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, including the integration between Salesforce and NetSuite
• Process customer refunds and write-offs, and prepare associated accounting entries
• Assist in annual audit requests in the areas of AR, deferred revenue, revenue, and commissions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them through to completion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NetSuite, including but not limited to saved searches, report building, customs imports, sales order/invoice template creation
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com
• CPA

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required – Identity, Education, Criminal

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.