Revenue Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting and advancing financial operations as a Revenue Accountant within a fast-growing company focused on smart home technology and fire prevention. The organization develops intelligent sensors and services that monitor home electrical networks to detect hazards that can lead to fires, contributing to community fire safety and environmental impact reduction.

The Revenue Accountant will report to the Controller and work remotely with occasional travel for training and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue recognition process, including contract review, customer billing, revenue deferrals, and recognition as part of the monthly close.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Learn and assist with transitioning from an Excel-based revenue recognition process to a SaaS-based system, then lead the new process.
• Participate in the accounting close process by preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Play a significant role in the annual audit.
• Assist with the sales tax process, including:
  • Collaborating with the Operations team on raw data review and reconciliation.
  • Preparing data for processing through tax software.
  • Reviewing and reconciling processed data.
  • Coordinating with service providers to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax filings.
  • Troubleshooting issues with prior-period returns.
• Prepare revenue reports, metrics, analyses, and perform other ad-hoc duties within the Finance team.
• Liaise between Finance and Operations teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by creating and maintaining documentation for internal training, workflow processes, and communication/troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Bachelor’s degree or related certification in Accounting preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
• Expert-level Excel skills.
• Experience with software implementations/migrations and revenue-related systems is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to clearly articulate complex accounting information.
• Strong team player with flexibility to adapt to rotating schedules and startup environment demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year.
• Remote work within the United States.
• Flexible schedule including potential nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Occasional travel for training and team meetings.

Location

• Remote (United States)