Revenue Accountant

Why Choose Bottomline?

We are a global leader in business payments and cash management, moving over $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers.

The Role

We are seeking a Revenue Accountant to join our Portsmouth, NH office (Hybrid/2 days a month in office). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time/Permanent basis for any employer without restriction. Visa sponsorships or transfers of visa's WILL NOT be provided for this position.

How You’ll Contribute

• Apply core revenue accounting principles to ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and ASC 606, supporting a growing, global technology business.

• Own and oversee key revenue streams across the business, including:

  • SaaS subscriptions (go-live events, renewals, terminations, and modifications)
  • On-Premise and term-based license arrangements
  • Variable consideration models (tiered pricing, usage-based fees, overages, and incentives)
  • Transactional and payments-based revenue, including related cash and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Professional Services engagements, including proportional performance and multi-element arrangements for both revenue and cost recognition

• Manage deferred customer costs, ensuring appropriate capitalization, amortization, and ongoing compliance with accounting standards.

• Manage Nexus payer rebates, including rebate calculations, validation, and preparation of payment support, partnering cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.

• Play a key role in the monthly and quarterly close processes, with ownership of recurring journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and preparation of audit-ready schedules.

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, and Systems teams) to resolve revenue-related questions and support new or evolving business models.

• Support external and internal audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining revenue transactions and accounting judgments.

• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, focused on improving scalability, controls, and efficiency as the business grows.

• Aid with special projects related to system implementations, acquisitions, new product offerings, or changes in revenue policy and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience

• Confident in using business systems and process (Excel, CRM, ERP, etc.)

• Strong analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently and timely produce quality, accurate work

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Experience or familiarity in accounting department working within the SaaS / technology sector

• Experience or interest in working with the following software or systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Salesforce CRM system, and/or Revpro

• Familiarity or general understanding of revenue recognition and internal controls

What We Offer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone. We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs.