USA remote
Revenue accountant
About this role
Revenue Recognition & Contract Accounting Review customer contracts, order forms, amendments, and related documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606. Evaluate performance obligations and allocate transaction price based on relative standalone selling prices. Analyze revenue arrangements involving subscription services, software licenses, maintenance/support, professional services, training, and other customer offerings.
Prepare and maintain revenue recognition schedules and supporting accounting documentation. Identify non-standard contract terms, including material rights, variable consideration, contract modification, and principal-versus-agent assessments, escalate complex or unusual arrangements for appropriate technical accounting review. Month-End Close Perform monthly revenue close activities, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, contract assets/liabilities, and related reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between Salesforce, NetSuite, billing systems, and revenue schedules. Perform analytical reviews of revenue trends, deferred revenue, and other revenue-related metrics. Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Systems & Process Improvement Partner with Accounting Operations, Billing, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, and IT to ensure contracts are properly structured and processed through the revenue accounting lifecycle.
Review the flow of contract information from Salesforce through NetSuite and downstream accounting processes and identify opportunities for improved automation and controls. Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with Sales and Deal Desk to support deal booking. Communicate accounting conclusions clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders. Audit & Internal Controls Prepare audit-ready documentation supporting revenue recognition conclusions and monthly close activities.
Assist with quarterly and annual audit processes, including technical accounting inquiries and contract selections. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3–5 years of revenue accounting experience, with strong preference for technology industry experience. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606. Experience reviewing contracts and translating contractual terms into accounting conclusions.