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Sr. Revenue Accountant

at Proofpoint in Ireland
Posted on January 8, 2024

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Revenue Accountant Corporate Overview   Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. The Role and the Team   We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and be responsible for the day-to-day revenue accounting as part of a broader team. The ideal candidate will be one who is a proactive learner, takes initiative, and is a great team player. Candidate will be a talented and passionate individual who is interested in joining and helping us take Proofpoint to the next level. Job Requirements   The What:

  • Demonstrate proficiency with revenue accounting rules under ASC 606 by performing monthly deal review on multiple-element software arrangements to ensure accurate revenue recognition treatment
  • Contribute to process and system improvements in the revenue cycle, including ERP system enhancement and projects
  • Prepare journal entries and related account reconciliations while providing analysis for fluctuations for assigned accounts
  • Assist in preparation of audit requests as needed
  • Perform processes and procedures to comply with SOX 404 control framework 
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned
The How:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, ideally ACA, ACCA qualified or to similar level
  • Previous experience in revenue accounting, SaaS revenue recognition and understanding of multiple-element software arrangements is a plus
  • Ability to form excellent relationships and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Manage multiple priorities well and handle assigned tasks with attention to detail
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving and follow through
  • Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements, time constraints, and deadlines
  • Take a clean sheet approach when revisiting operational processes
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze and organize large amounts of data
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 and RevPro is a plus
Why Proofpoint   Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.   We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT #LI-JS2 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Proofpoint Best Places to Work Awards

Proofpoint was honored with 9 Best Places to Work Awards in 2023 by workplace culture leader, Comparably. To view additional awards, visit

People-Centric

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

Disrupting the Status Quo

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Making a Difference

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

About Us

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:
  • Build and enhance our proven security platform
  • Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
  • Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
  • Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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