Senior Revenue Accountant

Overview

This role is part of the Finance & Accounting team as a Senior Revenue Accountant (individual contributor). Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you serve as the technical accounting expert for revenue recognition and a primary accounting partner to Sales, Deal Desk, Revenue Operations (RevOps), Legal, Billing Operations, and Finance.

You will own the monthly revenue close process, ASC 606 technical accounting, NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM), deferred revenue accounting, standalone selling price (SSP) methodology, and revenue-related financial reporting. You will also partner with Deal Desk and Sales before contracts are finalized to help structure customer agreements that support commercial objectives and scalable, compliant accounting.

Responsibilities

Technical Revenue Accounting & ASC 606

• Own accounting analysis for customer contracts, contract modifications, renewals, expansions, and terminations in accordance with ASC 606.
• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue recognition conclusions.
• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of standalone selling price (SSP) methodologies.
• Partner with external auditors on revenue-related technical accounting matters.

Revenue Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Own deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM).
• Perform detailed MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, and revenue trend analysis.
• Investigate revenue fluctuations and provide meaningful insights to Finance leadership.

Commercial Partnership

• Partner closely with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal before contracts are finalized.
• Evaluate proposed deal structures and proactively identify revenue recognition implications.
• Recommend alternative contract structures that support commercial objectives and compliant, scalable revenue recognition.
• Help the business understand revenue accounting implications before deals are executed.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Serve as the primary Accounting contact for revenue-related audit requests.
• Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls.
• Ensure revenue accounting remains compliant as products, pricing, and commercial models evolve.

Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Billing Operations and the Financial Systems Manager to ensure revenue accounting processes remain scalable, automated, and well controlled.
• Identify opportunities to simplify revenue accounting workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Support enhancements to NetSuite ARM and related revenue systems.
• Leverage AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other emerging technologies) to improve analysis, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in revenue accounting within a SaaS or subscription-based business.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Experience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting revenue recognition implications.
• Experience owning monthly revenue close responsibilities, including deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently research accounting guidance and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or public accounting experience.
• NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) experience or comparable ERP revenue management experience.
• Experience with subscription and usage-based revenue models.
• Experience partnering with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal.
• Experience with Salesforce, Zone Billing, or similar revenue management platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + company-wide bonus program.
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies.
• Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees.
• 401(k) with generous company match.

Location

Fully remote. Open to candidates in Austin, Texas or other cities in the United States.

Note: Candidates must not reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.