Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant ICON Plc is a leading Clinical Research Organisation headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. Founded in Dublin in 1990 with a team of 5, ICON Plc now employs over 13,000 people in 38 countries. We currently have a vacancy for a  Revenue Accountant  to join the finance department based in our HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. As a  Revenue Accountant  in the Finance team you will assist in revenue recognition, forecasting, reporting and reconciliations and be responsible for a portfolio of projects and recognise revenues across the organisation's departmental structure. Overview of the role Revenue Calculations Updating financial systems with contractual arrangements with clients, staff deployment on projects (staff plans) and deliverables achieved Preparation of the monthly revenue report comparing actual revenue versus forecast with supporting explanations and calculations for variances Performing reconciliations of contracts and revenues recognised Liaising with the billing team regarding unbilled revenue balances Assisting with monthly reports (forecast, backlog, utilisation) Ensure revenue is recognised within SOX guidelines i.e. relevant controls, documentation, signoffs, and filing are in place Role Requirements Business/Finance degree, Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc.) Relevant Revenue or Analysis experience (we will welcome the right candidate even with only Analysis experience) Oracle Financials experience preferable Good knowledge/experience with MS Excel Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work to tight deadlines with an absolute commitment to accuracy Demonstrate an ability to manage own work in an efficient manner and to work with a high degree of own initiative. Benefits of Working in ICON Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.