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 seeking passionate individuals to join our team and drive impactful results for our customers.
The Role
We are looking for a Revenue Accountant to join our Portsmouth, NH office (Hybrid/2 days a month in office). This role requires authorization 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.
Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed to joining our Revenue Accounting team. The Revenue Accountant is a key position in the accounting department responsible for ensuring transactions are accounted for correctly and in accordance with Bottomline's policies. They are tasked with executing processes to ensure timely and accurate revenue reporting, managing key revenue streams, and supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes.
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, On-Premise and term-based license arrangements, variable consideration models, transactional and payments-based revenue, and related cash and balance sheet reconciliations.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent