Senior Revenue Accountant

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Datavant is looking for an experienced, accounting professional to join our small but growing finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing insightful, data driven analyses that help us to better understand our customers and the context in which they operate.  This will entail understanding the workings of some of our largest contracts and most important relationships with the country’s largest Health Systems and Provider.  

If you are passionate about helping to build a high performing finance function in a growth-oriented Healthtech business with a deeply compelling mission, this is the job for you. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Revenue Accountant provides research, guidance and validation (review of work) on invoicing and revenue recognition for standard and complex customer contracts/agreements.  This role may provide direct client contact in order to define invoice requirements and resolve disputes. This role will create and/or review billing reconciliation for the various clients.  This position will also provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including general ledger accounting reconciliation of associated revenue accounts. 

You Will: 

• With limited supervision, use technical expertise to determine proper revenue recognition of various types of contracts within the organization.  Provide this information in a usable format to the Client Billing group.
• Works with Client Billing group to establish appropriate checks and balances in addition to invoicing in a manner that is professional, required by the customer and has the ability to recognize appropriately per GAAP.
• Establish and maintain appropriate documentation as back up for billing along with procedures for completing and recognizing revenue.
• Completes monthly General Ledger account reconciliations for revenue related accounts.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system. 
• Considers sales tax impact when reviewing contracts and invoicing.
• Make necessary recommendations concerning changes in contracts that would facilitate better revenue recognition for the company (including working with Sales, Operations and Legal teams).
• Supports year-end and interim year end audits.

You Will Bring to the Table: 

• • 5+years’ experience in similar accounting role or progressive experience
  • Prior experience with NetSuite, a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of billing and account reconciliations.
  • Team player with focus on partnering to achieve results
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Must deliver exceptional professional customer service every day with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of GAAP with a focus on revenue related pronouncements.
  • Proven advanced Excel skills and exposure to automated accounting systems. 
  • Degree in Accounting/Finance.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

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Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at peopleteam@datavant.com. We will review your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.