Principal Revenue Accountant

Remote US

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented PrincipalRevenue Accountant to join our Finance organization and report directly to the Director of Revenue Accounting. This role will play a key part in managing and strengthening the company's revenue accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with applicable accounting standards, and effective controls over revenue-related activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with revenue recognition, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Sales, Legal, Operations, and other business functions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own and execute revenue accounting activities, including revenue recognition, contract review, deferred revenue, accrued revenue, and related reconciliations.
• Analyze customer contracts and transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606 and applicable accounting policies.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve unusual or complex variances.
• Prepare revenue-related journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, FP&A, Billing, and other cross-functional teams to evaluate non-standard contracts and transaction structures.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of revenue accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue processes, systems, reporting, and controls through automation and standardization.
• Analyze revenue trends and accounting data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and revenue-related tools.
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards or company policies.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and related SEC disclosures as needed.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as directed by the Director of Revenue Accounting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in revenue accounting.
• Strong understanding and practical application of ASC 606 / revenue recognition principles.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets. AI or excel automation is a plus.
• Experience with ERP and/or revenue management systems; experience with system implementations or process automation is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth manufacturing and/or service company.
• Experience with complex or non-standard customer contracts.
• Experience with revenue automation or revenue recognition software.
• Experience improving accounting processes through automation, data analytics, or system enhancements.
• Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four or large national accounting firm, is a plus.
• Experience with indirect taxes (VAT) is a plus.

EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Travel: 0-25%
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across functions.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:

Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®-bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya's spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.

Our Commitment to Employees:

At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards

Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change

Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments

Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $125,000 per year