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Adobe

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Sr. Revenue Recognition Accountant

Adobe · San Jose, California, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipSoftware Development
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In short

Responsible for managing complex revenue recognition processes in accordance with accounting standards. Ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Revenue RecognitionAccountingFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerGAAPComplianceAudit SupportAccount Reconciliation

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Revenue RecognitionAccountingFinancial ReportingGAAPGeneral LedgerComplianceAuditFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsAccount Reconciliation

Requires significant experience in revenue accounting and a strong understanding of financial principles. Proven ability to handle complex accounting tasks and support audit processes is essential.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. From creators and students to small businesses, global enterprises, and nonprofit organizations — customers choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.

FOUNDED

1982

SIZE

10001+

HEADQUARTERS

San Jose, CA

WEBSITE

adobe.com

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Questions about this role

Is this Adobe role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

We are seeking an accomplished Revenue Systems Analyst responsible for the end-to-end design and implementation of revenue-related systems and infrastructure. This individual will partner with multiple organizations within Adobe, including Revenue Assurance and Accounting Operations, Technology Services, FP&A, BU Product Teams, Legal, Order Management, and others to ensure accuracy and consistency of external and internal financial accounting and reporting data within the framework of a myriad of strategic business projects. The candidate has a passion for problem solving and can work in high-visibility situations to assess, build, implement, and communicate the best solution to a broad and varied audience.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Revenue Systems Analyst responsible for the end-to-end design and implementation of revenue-related systems and infrastructure. This individual will partner with multiple organizations within Adobe, including Revenue Assurance and Accounting Operations, Technology Services, FP&A, BU Product Teams, Legal, Order Management, and others to ensure accuracy and consistency of external and internal financial accounting and reporting data within the framework of a myriad of strategic business projects. The candidate has a passion for problem solving and can work in high-visibility situations to assess, build, implement, and communicate the best solution to a broad and varied audience.

What you'll Do

Support and backfill the Revenue Accounting and Operations organization’s daily tasks

Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting key health metrics for our revenue accounting systems (SAP S/4 HANA)

Coordinate with various teams across the Revenue Accounting and Assurance organization to understand accounting guidance and system behavior

Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams on GTM initiatives by evaluating risks and impact to our revenue systems, and supporting initiative launches

Create and test revenue relevant data models

What you need to succeed

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting

Minimum 3-5 years of related experience required (Software industry and/or CPA firm experience preferred)

Broad knowledge of technical application of ASC606 and all other current authoritative literature related to revenue recognition is required, with an emphasis on Software and SAAS principles

Experience and understanding of the Quote to Cash cycle

Proven record of guiding a project from requirements setting to Production Acceptance Testing (PAT); knowledge of agile methods is preferred

Proven ability to drive large-scale planning processes that involve multiple business partners

High attention to detail

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead, set objectives, and seek to results
  • Proven record of delivery and ability to assess and prioritize competing demands
  • Hands on experience with SAP Order to Cash

Interest in design, project management, and collaboration

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com.

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews

Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $87,800 - $188,550 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $130,200 - $188,550

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices

California:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado

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If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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