Staff Accountant

Overview

This role is a Staff Accountant – Revenue Accounting position within the Finance organization. The position supports revenue recognition, contract review, accurate financial record maintenance, and compliance with ASC 606 and internal controls. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, including evaluation of non-standard contractual terms and conditions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of revenue-related accounting activities.
• Prepare, review, and post manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and completeness analyses for revenue-related accounts, including:
  • Contract liabilities (deferred revenue)
  • Contract assets (unbilled receivables)
  • Accounts receivable
• Conduct revenue analytics and flux analyses to identify trends, investigate variances, and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Assist in evaluating customer contracts and accounting transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by maintaining effective internal controls, documentation, and audit-ready financial records.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and analytical tools to streamline reconciliations, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and emerging technologies to improve accounting workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including the implementation and rollout of AI-driven accounting solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Sales, Legal, and Revenue Operations, to resolve contract-related accounting matters.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial controls, reporting processes, and overall accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with large datasets, formulas, pivot tables, and financial reconciliations.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned deliverables, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in leveraging AI, automation, and technology to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, revenue accounting, or a related function.
• Experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, particularly in evaluating customer contracts with non-standard terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements, internal controls, and financial audit processes.
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations and flux analyses related to deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, contract assets, and accounts receivable.
• Prior experience preparing manual journal entries and supporting monthly or quarterly financial close activities.
• Experience working within a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business environment, including familiarity with recurring revenue models.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including XLOOKUP, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience using AI-powered tools, automation platforms, or process improvement technologies within an accounting or finance environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies, support contract reviews, and improve financial processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Additional coursework or professional development in financial accounting, revenue recognition, or financial reporting is preferred.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA eligibility is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Not specified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.