[Hiring] Lead Revenue Accountant @EPAM

Role Description

Become part of our EPAM team as a Lead Revenue Accountant and elevate your career to new levels! This position involves supervising revenue accounting transactions, general ledger postings, intricate contract analysis, and steering month-end close activities. You will head accounting operations for the LATAM region while operating in a global financial environment aligned with international financial reporting standards.

You will play a key role in our Revenue Accounting team, spearheading collaboration with colleagues across various countries, mentoring team members, and assuming ownership of region-specific accounting processes and transactions.

• Own and manage GL entries, including revenue, accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the review of complex client contracts and validate financial terms to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Oversee invoice issuance and the recording of related accounting entries in accordance with client contracts.
• Drive month-end close procedures and ensure timely delivery of results.
• Act as the primary point of contact for annual and interim audit requests.
• Serve as a senior liaison with customers and business stakeholders via email or telephone.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and align regional and local teams on LATAM-specific invoicing and accounting documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Background in accounting or finance spanning 5+ years.
• Relevant leadership experience of at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Showcase of the ability to take ownership of end-to-end accounting processes.
• Competency in written and spoken English at an excellent level (B2+).
• Skills in Spanish suitable for daily work within the LATAM region.

Requirements

• Understanding of local invoicing and accounting documentation requirements in Latin American countries.
• Capability to quickly grasp new processes, adopt new tools, and share knowledge with the team.
• Expertise in organization, leadership, and multitasking, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Flexibility to use SAP or another ERP system in a hands-on capacity.
• Background in a multinational company or shared services environment.
• Proficiency in mentoring or leading accounting professionals.