Accountant II

Accountant II

Bangalore, India

The Opportunity:

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

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The Accountant II position reports to the Manager, Accounting with primary responsibility of ensuring timely accurate closing of the corporate accounting records. The Accountant will play an integral role around general ledger recording within our Finance department.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Revenue Recognition & Accounting

• Preparing and recording monthly revenue journal entries in compliance with ASC 606 and company policies
• Ensuring proper recognition of product, service, and subscription revenues, including deferred revenue
• Reviewing customer contracts and assessing revenue impact based on accounting guidance

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to revenue
• Reconciling revenue-related accounts (e.g., deferred revenue, accounts receivable, unbilled revenue)
• Preparing revenue-related schedules, flux analyses, and supporting documentation for financial statements

Audit & Compliance

• Supporting external and internal audit requests by providing revenue schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Maintaining compliance with SOX/internal controls related to revenue processes
• Ensuring adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies

Operational Support

• Partnering with Sales, Billing, and FP&A teams to resolve revenue-related issues
• Reviewing customer invoices and ensuring accuracy in billing systems
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline revenue recognition and reporting

Other Duties

• Assisting in system enhancements related to revenue and billing
• Supporting special projects such as new product launches, system implementations, or revenue forecasting
• Providing ad-hoc analysis and reports to management as needed

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• Must possess strong work ethic, communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, can multi-task, and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Comprehension of GAAP especially as it relates to ASC 606 and contract revenues
• Detail oriented with excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with varying levels of employees
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting; with 2-5 years' work-related experience in a relevant position
• Strong computer skills: Proficient Excel skills and other Microsoft Office products
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to commute to in office location in India on an occasional basis

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerBI

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.