Revenue Accountant

Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue transactions are properly accounted for in accordance with ASC 606
• Oversee monthly close procedures for revenue to ensure timely and accurate closing of the books for internal and external reporting
• Review revenue and expense recognition entries and post monthly journal entries
• Maintain and perform revenue-related account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Drive process improvement for data accuracy and efficiency
• Communicate with external auditors for year-end audit and provide current and accurate supporting documentation
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist with audits and other more complex projects
• Responsible for developing and documenting revenue accounting policy documents, including working with external auditors to review and update periodically
• Analyze and establish fair pricing in accordance with ASC 606 for software and service items on a quarterly basis
• Ensure sales tax is being collected and remitted to taxing authorities as required
• Calculate sales commissions and ensure costs are tracked properly against sales contracts

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and applicable revenue guidance (ASC 606)
• Experience with Enterprise SaaS business models including experience with revenue recognition
• Maintain great relationships with business partners (Sales, Legal, and Sales Operations) and accounting peers to address accounting and operational needs
• Technical aptitude—Experience with Sage Intacct, salesforce, AvaTax a plus
• Advanced experience using MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Extensive verbal and written communication

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a SaaS-based business model
• Revenue recognition