San Jose, CA Hybrid Contract USD 75 – 95 / hour

NETGEAR is hiring a Revenue Accounting Manager - Contract

Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end and quarter-end close tasks for worldwide revenue, including accruals for revenue shares and service-related contra-revenue items.
  • Conduct analysis on warranty lag periods and returns reserves to ensure proper financial provisioning.
  • Calculate and maintain deferred revenue schedules across multiple periods.
  • Process journal entries for reclassifications and adjustments, such as shifting deferred revenue between short-term and long-term categories or correcting segment reporting.
  • Verify accuracy of automated entries from systems like Rev Engine, amortization modules, and waterfall calculations; resolve any inconsistencies.
  • Prepare and review reconciliations of critical balance sheet accounts including deferred revenue, accruals, and reserves.
  • Support preparation of management reports and quarterly financial disclosures tied to revenue performance.
  • Collaborate with auditors during internal and external reviews, fulfilling SOX and PBC list requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate Revenue Countdown meetings, providing timely updates on close progress and deliverables.
  • Examine customer and third-party service agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
  • Perform standalone selling price (SSP) assessments and evaluate how bundled offerings are split and accounted for.
  • Determine whether transactions should be reported on a gross or net basis and maintain documentation to support conclusions.
  • Evaluate how product bundles are structured, including timing lags and allocation impacts on recognized revenue.
  • Monitor revenue sharing agreements and ensure correct accruals and reporting accuracy.
  • Work with teams across Sales, Product Lifecycle Management, FP&A, Cost Accounting, IT, Legal, and regional units during product launches and market expansions.
  • Assess accounting treatment for new SKUs, including hardware, services, support plans, and bundled packages.
  • Help design accounting processes and configure systems for emerging revenue models such as subscriptions and professional services.
  • Ensure proper SSP determination, revenue allocation rules, and system setup for new offerings.
  • Identify potential compliance risks under ASC 606 and propose corrective actions.
  • Create and refine forecasts for key revenue categories, including channel marketing incentives, service income, and bundled products.
  • Support forecasting activities related to Revenue Countdown and estimated revenue submissions.
  • Compare actual results to forecasts, analyzing variances in shipments, returns, and other key metrics.
  • Drive process enhancements in revenue accounting and reporting workflows.
  • Support automation projects aimed at improving efficiency and data integrity.
  • Maintain and update documentation for revenue accounting procedures and internal controls.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • 6-month contract with potential for conversion to permanent employment
  • Hybrid work model requiring three days per week on-site at the San Jose headquarters
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NETGEAR
NETGEAR builds intelligent networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live, with a focus on innovative solutions in connectivity and network security.
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Job Details
Department Finance
Category other
Posted 22 days ago