About the roleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Senior Revenue Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role you will own end-to-end revenue accounting and reporting across our portfolio of licensed software, SaaS subscriptions, website development projects, implementation engagements, and ongoing support services. You will be a key voice in applying and evolving our ASC 606 policies, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and FP&A, and serving as a subject-matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Own and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures in accordance with ASC 606 across all revenue streams - licensed software, SaaS, website-based products, implementation, and support services.
- Prepare and review monthly revenue journal entries, deferred revenue roll-forwards, and related account reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of variable consideration, contract modifications, and multi-element arrangements.
- Manage accounting for costs related to revenue-generating activities including costs to obtain and fulfill customer contracts (ASC 340-40), software publisher/royalty costs, and related capitalization and amortization schedules.
- Monitor and reconcile deferred commission and contract cost balances; assess for impairment as needed.
- Serve as an active contributor to the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance explanations.
- Prepare and maintain bad debt reserve calculations; analyze aged accounts receivable and communicate trends to management.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts, including transfer pricing, and investigate and resolve variances on a timely basis.
- Support additional general ledger responsibilities and ad hoc accounting projects as assigned.
- Support sales and use tax research, nexus analysis, and related accounting entries in partnership with Tax and outside advisors.
- Partner with external auditors; prepare PBC schedules and respond to audit requests efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborate with the billing, collections, sales operations and customer success teams to resolve customer accounting questions and billing disputes.
- Work closely with FP&A and business leaders to provide revenue and gross margin reporting and analysis that supports decision-making.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to revenue recognition in a technology or software company.
- Deep working knowledge of ASC 606, including multi-element arrangements, contract modifications, and principal vs. agent considerations.
- Hands-on experience with revenue accounting across SaaS, subscription and perpetual licensing, professional services, and web-based product lines.
- Solid understanding of ASC 340-40 contract cost accounting (costs to obtain and fulfill).
- Experience with bad debt reserve methodologies (aging analysis, historical loss rates, specific identification).
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review PBC schedules and support external audit processes.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas); proficiency in a major ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
Who you areThe ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. They communicate effectively across teams, work well independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and collaboration is essential for success in this role.
Other informationType of role: Permanent
Location: North America, Remote
Start date: Asap
Department Finance Locations North America Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time
