Revenue Analyst-365/369

Lawson Software provides business application software and consulting services that put time on the side of services organizations in the healthcare, retail, government and education, banking and insurance and other markets. Lawson's software suites include enterprise performance management, distribution, financials, human resources, procurement, retail operations and service process optimization. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Lawson has offices and affiliates serving North and South America, Europe, and Africa.

 

Job Description
Provide direction to sales personnel regarding contract revenue recognition issues and contract best practices in order to position contract terms most favorably for Lawson and to avoid revenue recognition issues.  Review license contracts to determine proper revenue recognition treatment in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compile various metrics on license contracts.  Provide revenue forecasting, reporting, and analysis for executive management informational and decision making purposes as well as external (shareholder and Securities and Exchange Commission) reporting.  Provide support and training to sales personnel to help them understand their contracting activity and revenue results.  Review data that is being processed through the system, and prepare various schedules and reconciliations as part of  the monthly closing process to ensure 100% accuracy of the financial statements.  Act as a general resource for Lawson's sales, legal, incentive accounting, accounts receivable, and order processing departments on accounting matters, especially as it relates to contracting activity, invoicing and timing of revenue recognition. Provide schedules and various analyses as part of the external audit. Assist the Manager Revenue Accounting and VP Accounting/Finance - Controller in projects as needed.

 

Minimum Qualifications
 4 year degree in accounting/business/finance.
 6 years experience in accounting and reporting in a medium to large company.
 Ability to understand complex business contract negotiations and make solid recommendations that meet the customer's objectives and protect revenue recognition.
 Ability to explain complex revenue recognition issues to different audiences.
 Ability to present and write information in a clear and effective manner.
 Good systems skills/accounting software package proficiency.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
 Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP to specific business situations.
 Exercise use of diplomacy and tact in communicating.
 High level of personal integrity and accountability.
 Team player.  Analytical.
 Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual situations.
 Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of different nature.

 

Preferred Qualifications:
 CPA or MBA.
 3+ years experience in an audit function for a public accounting firm.
 Experience with contract review and interpretation.
 Familiarity with GAAP as it applies to the Software Industry.

Lawson offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  Medical and Dental Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Flexible Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Corporate Workout Facility.
 
Lawson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V