Senior Revenue Accountant: Freelancer

Overview

This role focuses on reviewing historical revenue recognition and helping design scalable processes for the future. You will partner with Finance and media teams to assess revenue treatment, identify risks and inconsistencies, and establish controls and procedures aligned with applicable accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Historical Revenue Review

• Review historical revenue recognition practices across advertising and technology services vendors.
• Analyze billing and reconciliation files, contract details, and supporting documentation to assess appropriate revenue treatment and timing.
• Evaluate historical application of revenue recognition and quantify potential impacts.
• Prepare clear documentation supporting conclusions.

Process Improvement

• Develop and implement standardized revenue recognition policies, procedures, and workflows for current and future transactions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve review and revenue close processes.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a key accounting partner to Finance, media teams, and Co-Founders (as needed) on revenue-related matters.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting; experience in media, advertising, or agency environments is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Quickbooks Online.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Location

Headquartered in San Francisco with a remote team distributed across the U.S.