Job Description

Senior Revenue Accountant, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

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Who is CoStar Group?  

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.   

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.  

Role Senior Revenue Accountant

Arlington, VA | In office, Monday - Friday

As a Senior Accountant, you will be primarily responsible forassistingin the global monthly revenue close process, including the analysisonaccounts receivable and preparation of the allowance for credit losses. Revenue close responsibilities include preparation of (i) monthly journal entries, (ii) account reconciliations, and (iii) variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis, Billings, Cashcollectionsand Revenue Service teams toassistin the monthly close process and to understand fluctuations from budget and forecast.

The Senior Accountant should have a general knowledge Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and experience (i) working within a monthly close process, (ii) preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, (iii)identifyingand improving monthly processes. The Senior Accountant should be eager to learn anddemonstratestrong communication, timemanagementand organizational skills. This person should be highly adaptable to change due to Costar’s rapid growth via organic growth and acquisitions. The Senior Accountant will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position willreportto theSenior Manager of Revenue.

This position may get exposure to technical accounting issues and interactions with external auditors related to the close process, accountreconciliationsand variance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and review of monthly financial results.

• Accounts receivable analysis and preparation of the allowance for credit losses.

• Assistancein a variety of aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation.

• Assistancewith special projects withindepartmentor as part of cross-functional teams.

• Research technical accounting issues.

• Work with external auditors andfacilitatereview of the close process, accountreconciliationsand variance analyses.

• Ensuretimelymonthly close andaccuratemonthly results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreein Accounting or Financefrom an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.  

• A track recordof commitment to prior employers.

• 5+years ofrelevantprofessional experiencewith at least3+yearsaccounting experience working in a large international public company and/or Big 4 accounting firm

• Experience preparing or reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Process implementation experience.

• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.

• General knowledge of GAAP guidelines and ability to enhance knowledge and apply to a variety of situations.

• Familiarity with systems andoptimizinguse of systems to generate data for analyses.

• Strong Excel skillsrequired

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate.

• Experience with OracleERPa plus.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of ASC 606a plus

What’s In It For You?  

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.  

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.   

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.   

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):   

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug  

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance  

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family  

• Commuter and parking benefits  

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions  

• Employee stock purchase plan  

• Paid time off  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)  

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups  

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks  

Sponsorship  

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.   

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing