Lead Revenue Accountant

Description

Summary: This role involves supervising revenue accounting transactions, managing GL entries, leading contract analysis, and steering month-end close activities for the LATAM region. Highlights: 1. Lead revenue accounting transactions and intricate contract analysis. 2. Spearhead collaboration with colleagues across multiple countries. 3. Mentor junior team members and drive process improvements. Become part of our EPAM team as a **Lead Revenue Accountant** and elevate your career to new heights! This position involves supervising revenue accounting transactions, general ledger postings, intricate contract analysis, and steering month\-end close activities. You will manage accounting operations for the LATAM region while operating in a global financial environment aligned with international financial reporting standards. You will serve as a key member of our Revenue Accounting team, spearheading collaboration with colleagues across multiple countries, mentoring team members, and assuming ownership of region\-specific accounting processes and transactions. **Responsibilities** * 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 **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field * 5\+ years of background in accounting or finance * At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience * Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables * Capability to take ownership of end\-to\-end accounting processes * Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2\+ level) * Proficiency in Spanish suitable for daily work within the LATAM region **Nice to have** * 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 * Skills in organization, leadership, and multitasking, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment * Familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP * Expertise in SAP or another ERP system * Background in a multinational company or shared services environment * Showcase of mentoring or leading accounting professionals **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn