Revenue Accountant with German

Company Overview

DocuSign helps organizations connect and automate how they agree. Our flagship product, eSignature, is the world’s #1 way to sign electronically on practically any device, from virtually anywhere, at any time. Today, more than a million customers and a billion users in over 180 countries use DocuSign to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives.

What you'll do

As a Revenue Accountant, you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly, quarterly and annual close and financial reporting process for the revenue team. You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines as well as working optimally and cross-functionally in a constantly evolving environment. There will be a strong collaboration with the revenue accounting team in the US as well as the broader US and Dublin based finance teams. This position will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager based in Dublin. Responsibility

• Review revenue contracts in both German and English language to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with US GAAP, ASC 606 and internal policies
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of contract review at the end of each fiscal month
• Actively participate in monthly and quarterly close activities including preparing journal entries, variance analysis and performing deferred revenue and other revenue related account reconciliations as needed
• Assist with both internal and external audits
• Work collaboratively with US revenue recognition team to ensure consistency of approach and adherence to global processes
• Partner with billing, revenue operations, financial reporting, GL, and business process teams to drive best practices in revenue
• Support the revenue accounting team and revenue accounting manager with special projects, including system implementation and improving internal processes and controls

Job Designation

Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time. Positions at DocuSign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within DocuSign. DocuSign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

What you bring

Basic

• Business fluency in German and English with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• Working knowledge of US GAAP revenue recognition principles with ability to recognize and accurately record revenue in accordance with ASC 606
• Experience with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables

Preferred

• Experience working in a revenue recognition role in a US software multinational
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP
• Experience with Zuora Revenue (RevPro)
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with Alteryx, UI Path or other process automation systems a plus
• Work ethic and an ability to perform in a high growth, fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment

Life at DocuSign

Working here DocuSign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At DocuSign, everything is equal. We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live. Accommodation DocuSign provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, including if you need accommodation to properly use our online system, you may contact us at accommodations@docusign.com . If you experience any technical difficulties or issues during the application process, or with our interview tools, please contact us at taops@docusign.com for assistance. #LI-CL55 #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr