Revenue Accountant

About the role

As our Revenue Accountant, you will manage our end-to-end revenue cycle, ensuring accurate revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP (specifically ASC 606), managing month-end close processes for revenue accounts, and leading our accounts receivable and collections efforts. This role sits at the intersection of Finance and Operations—partnering closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure that our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned to how we actually sell and recognize revenue. This role is not about routine bookkeeping; it is about building the financial rigor that enables confident decision-making as we scale.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with internal policies and ASC 606 guidelines.
• Prepare and post revenue-related journal entries, including deferred revenue and accrued revenue adjustments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for Accounts Receivable, Deferred Revenue, and other related balance sheet accounts.
• Aid in the month-end and year-end financial close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation related to revenue and receivables.
• Monitor and analyze AR aging reports to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts.
• Contact clients via email and phone to follow up on past-due invoices while maintaining a positive and professional relationship.
• Research and resolve client billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Process and record daily cash receipts, ensuring accurate application to customer accounts.
• Partner with the Sales and Customer Success teams to address billing disputes and improve the invoicing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong focus on revenue recognition, AR, and collections.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and working knowledge of ASC 606.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and large dataset manipulation).
• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and resolve collections issues diplomatically.
• High degree of accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience working in a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business model.
• Track record at early-stage startups (Series A–C).
• Experience with billing and subscription management tools such as Chargebee, Maxio, or Stripe.

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Revenue recognition and management.
• Collection and accounts receivable management.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• ERP and CRM system integration.
• Communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Remote Work
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave

Pay

Compensation for this role is location-based and benchmarked against local market data aligned to the employee’s primary work location. Total compensation includes a mix of cash and equity and may vary by location, role level, and experience. Our range is therefore wide and not meant as a negotiation range.

Schedule

This role is remote and flexible, allowing you to work from anywhere within the United States.