Software Technical Accounting Lead Accountant Professional Armonk, US

Overview Software Technical Accounting Lead Accountant, IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted). Responsibilities Provide technical accounting guidance on software revenue recognition for complex transactions, acquisitions, offerings, and non-standard contract terms in collaboration with finance, pricing, and deal teams. Serve as a subject matter expert on software revenue recognition policies for the accounting team members and audit focal with external auditors. Manage and support accounting teams in the U.S. and Argentina (who provide coverage for Canada and Latin America). Act as a focal point for global consistency discussions related to complex software revenue transactions with the global team in NY. Support deal teams during contract negotiations and advise accounting team members during contract reviews and with audit requests. Perform Global Revenue Allocation Tool (GRAT) analyses and assessments, SOX testing, and sample contract review testing. Lead and contribute to ad-hoc accounting projects as required. Oversee the preparation, reporting, and analysis packages compiled by accounting analysts and assist with requests directly from Corporate HQ with respect to these packages. Perform ad hoc review work as overflow support when quarter-end close volumes exceed team capacity. Document IBM Software portfolio contract review in a factsheet, present to the global Software management and stakeholders (corporate and external auditors) for approval according to established clip levels. Define and approve the accounting treatment for the signed terms and conditions for IBM Software portfolio complex contracts. Utilize: US GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, 450, 842) framework, Cognitive Contract application - Small and Large Language Models (SLM/LLM), Agile (Monday, Trello and Mural), DB2 QMF for Workstation. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related and two (2) years of experience as a Software Technical Accountant, Accounting Analyst, Accounting Digital Squad Leader or related. Two (2) years of experience must include utilizing US GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, 450, 842) framework, Cognitive Contract application - Small and Large Language Models (SLM/LLM), Agile (Monday, Trello and Mural), DB2 QMF for Workstation. Salary range: $166,561 to $186,660 per year. Full time. AV220. Education Required education: Bachelor\'s Degree Technical and Professional Expertise Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related and two (2) years of experience as a Software Technical Accountant, Accounting Analyst, Accounting Digital Squad Leader or related. Two (2) years of experience must include utilizing US GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, 450, 842) framework, Cognitive Contract application - Small and Large Language Models (SLM/LLM), Agile (Monday, Trello and Mural), DB2 QMF for Workstation. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that dedication to our clients’ success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. 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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. 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For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Software Technical Accounting Lead Accountant #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM