Lead Revenue Accountant

Klaviyo is looking for a Lead Revenue Accountant who will be a key contributor to the Revenue Accounting team. This position will report to the Director of Revenue Accounting and will analyze and determine the accounting treatment for new revenue agreements and products, collaborate cross functionally, and play a key role in developing and maintaining scalable revenue recognition processes and technical accounting analysis. 

How You'll Make a Difference

• Drive and support the month end close process, including preparing and reviewing relevant journal entries, performing balance sheet account reconciliations, and performing account analysis on period over period account fluctuations.
• Assess the accounting treatment for new revenue agreements and products.
• Lead process improvements to streamline revenue processes and shorten close timelines.
• Support integration of new revenue streams into our existing systems.
• Participate in various system automation and enhancement projects to promote more timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify risks, assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, and implement internal control procedures.
• Support the external audit firm with interim and year-end audit requests and with other ongoing audit requirements.
• Prepare audit support for internal audits.
• Conduct technical accounting research and assist with ad hoc projects as they arise.

Who You Are

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting related roles.
• CPA and Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Technology and SaaS industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply ASC 606 required.
• Experience working with NetSuite and Salesforce a plus.
• Advanced Excel capabilities required.
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects while continuing to meet goals and deadlines for ongoing tasks, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify errors and root causes of errors, and develop workable solutions or alternatives to avoid errors going forward.
• Ability to continuously improve revenue processes and tools and manage projects to promote system improvements and efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels and departments.