Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Austin, TX
Business Line: People Assurance
Location: Austin, TX (Remote within the U.S.)

About the Opportunity

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's most recognized brands, is seeking a Accounting Manager to join our People Assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a versatile and impactful career in Finance within a growing SaaS-focused business line.

Learn more about our People Assurance business line @ www.intertek.com/people-assurance

Intertek is a Total Quality Assurance provider, going beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for accurate revenue recognition and associated reporting activities.

This role ensures proper accounting treatment of new and existing contracts, supports ERP system configuration (NetSuite), oversees commission calculations, and ensures compliance with internal controls and public reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

This role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Revenue Recognition & Financial Reporting


* Calculate revenue recognition in compliance with IFRS


* Review revenue recognition inputs on all sales orders in NetSuite


* Drive accounting decisions related to revenue treatment


* Calculate, reconcile, and review deferred revenue monthly


* Prepare required monthly journal entries


* Audit recognized revenue on high-dollar sales orders


* Ensure accuracy of revenue and deferred revenue after sales order modifications


* Complete annual VSOE/BESP studies

Forecasting & Planning


* Provide revenue and deferred revenue inputs for:
+ Weekly forecasts
+ Mid-year reviews
+ Annual budget
+ Strategic planning

Commissions & Cost Accounting


* Prepare commission calculations and maintain commission hold tracker


* Ensure commissions and related costs are recorded accurately


* Identify and calculate capitalizable costs as needed


* Assist in recording and analyzing additional cost components

Systems & Process Support


* Support NetSuite configuration, including new product setup


* Analyze and explain GL variances against budget


* Perform contract revenue analysis and advise on accounting treatment


* Prepare account reconciliations and audit schedules


* Serve as key support during audit fieldwork


* Assist with internal control documentation and compliance


* Partner on process improvements and standardization across People Assurance business lines


* Provide guidance to junior team members

Minimum Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


* 10+ years of relevant accounting experience


* Strong knowledge of revenue recognition (IFRS or similar standards)


* Extensive NetSuite experience


* Experience calculating commissions in s...