Revenue analyst

Revenue analyst - 12 months FTC (maternity cover)
Overview

The Revenue Accounting department is responsible for reviewing customer contracts in line with relevant revenue accounting treatment, making recommendations on revenue recognition strategies, determining treatment of multi-element deliverables and general accounting functions such as journal entries, month-end close, revenue allocations and monthly/quarterly audits. Quest Software has adapted RevPro in order to comply with ASC 606 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers. We are currently looking for a Revenue Analyst (with minimum 2 years of experience) to join us in Cork (Hybrid Work environment) for a 12 months maternity cover FTC.

Responsibilities

The Revenue Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and recording revenue in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring that monthly and quarterly deadlines are achieved. Key responsibilities include:

Review deals and Revenue Contracts that closed within the fiscal month and ensure proper accounting on any revenue adjustments required in line with revenue accounting guidance

Take ownership of month/quarter-end close tasks including revenue related accounting GL entries and reconciliations for various deferred revenue GL accounts

Review and account for contra revenue related entries such as channel partner rebates

Work proactively and cross-functionally with the Contracts and Sales Operations teams to reduce the number of revenue/cost issues that result in non-standard processing of revenue transactions

Provide support to the Deal Desk and Sales in up-front structuring of transactions

Apply a strong work ethic to work in real time with business units on non-standard revenue transactions to ensure that relevant accounting issues are identified, resolved, and appropriately documented

Work with Sales Operations and Accounts Receivable to improve the quote to cash cycle

Assist to develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls

Stay current on new revenue accounting rules and help develop appropriate policies and processes

Participate in ad-hoc Finance projects as they come up, such as finance integration and acquisitions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; Qualified or part-qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA or equivalent

2 or more years of relevant accounting experience in industry and/or public accounting

Relevant accounting experience in a software company, working with various revenue POBs such as license, SaaS, support & maintenance and professional services

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially in the area of revenue recognition / ASC 606 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers

Excellent organization skills and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple, competing tasks simultaneously

Experience with Oracle, OBIEE and RevPro a plus

Excellent communications skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships within and across departments

Strong Excel skills required

Hands on, be part of a team that helps the company develop processes and procedures as we grow, willingness to get into the detail

Strong analytical skills and teamwork qualities

Company Overview
Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest

Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.

Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.

Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.

Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.

Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

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