Senior Accountant, Revenue (New York City)

About the role

The Senior Accountant, Revenue is a key individual contributor on the Revenue Accounting team, responsible for the accuracy and integrity of revenue recognition, sales compensation accounting, and the monthly and quarterly close cycle. Reporting to the Manager of Revenue Accounting, this individual works within a structured accounting organization that includes dedicated teams for operational accounting, revenue accounting, and technical accounting.

This is a high-ownership role for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious accountant who enjoys working at the intersection of complex revenue transactions, close operations, and audit support. The right candidate will bring strong technical accounting instincts, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

About our Company

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to revenue accounting in a SaaS or technology environment
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 15 (or ASC 606) revenue recognition principles
• Experience with monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet recurring deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Workday, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and Excel

Preferred

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure — strongly preferred
• Experience with sales commission accounting and capitalized contract cost amortization under IFRS 15 / ASC 340-40
• Familiarity with revenue subledger management and reconciliation in complex multi-element arrangement environments
• Big 4 or public accounting experience
• Experience supporting external audits in a senior preparer capacity
• Familiarity with Tableau or similar data visualization tools used in accounting operations

What We Offer

• Real ownership of meaningful accounting areas from day one — not a support role, but a core contributor
• Exposure to complex IFRS 15 revenue accounting in a multi-product SaaS environment
• A team that is stabilizing with strong new hires and a leadership team committed to building the right foundation
• Active investment in process improvement and automation — this team is building, not just maintaining
• A structured accounting organization with dedicated technical accounting resources, so you can go deep in your domain

Pay Range

The base salary pay range for this position is $79,500 to $110,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.