Senior Revenue Accountant

 

Let’s be unstoppable together!

 

Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses. Circana’s predictive analytics and technology empower clients to measure their market share, understand the underlying consumer behavior driving it, and accelerate their growth. Circana’s Liquid Data technology platform is powered by an expansive, high-quality data set and intelligent algorithms trained on six decades of domain expertise.

 

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

 

Learn more at www.circana.com.

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Revenue Accountant to join our team. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our revenue recognition processes, with a focus on applying ASC 606 (Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers), reviewing contracts, and supporting month-end close activities.

 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a strong understanding of accounting principles, and wants to build hands-on experience in technical revenue recognition. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams will be key to your success.

 

• Review customer contracts and order forms to ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with ASC 606 and company policy

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for revenue and related accounts

• Reconcile revenue-related accounts, investigate variances, and support close processes

• Assist in drafting and maintaining revenue recognition documentation, including policy updates and accounting memos

• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Legal teams to resolve revenue-related questions

• Support internal and external audits by gathering data and providing clear explanations

• Help implement and optimize revenue recognition tools and systems, including NetSuite (cloud-based ERP software)

• Contribute to ad hoc projects, such as process improvements or contract analysis initiatives

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting, ideally working with public company clients

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience with ASC 606, including contract review, policy documentation, and revenue memo writing

• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and revenue recognition standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license or active progress toward certification is preferred

• Comfortable reviewing contracts and applying technical accounting guidance

• Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is a plus

• Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

• Clear communicator with the ability to work across teams and explain accounting concepts to non-accountants

 

As well as the technical skills, experience, and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

 

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships, engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: this position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US (Chicago, IL preferred)

 

The range below reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. 

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. 

The anticipated application deadline for this position is 8/10/25. 

 

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