Senior Revenue Accountant

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of how modern accounting is done. You will have the chance to build and leverage AI tools and automation to streamline repetitive processes, eliminate manual work, and raise the bar on efficiency across the team.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the Gusto Retirement segment (401K SaaS, IRA, AUM fees, plan administration)
• Prepare monthly journal entries, subledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules for retirement revenue streams
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close within established timelines
• Apply ASC 606 guidance to complex arrangements including variable consideration, contract modifications, and principal vs. agent assessments
• Build and maintain automated solutions using AI tools, Python/SQL, or Excel scripting to eliminate manual work
• Identify and implement process improvements across the revenue close, reducing cycle time and increasing accuracy
• Partner with auditors during annual audits — lead walkthroughs, provide documentation, respond to inquiries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Retirement Operations, FP&A, Engineering, and Data teams on revenue data integrity and new product launches

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA preferred (active or in progress)
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on revenue accounting
• Strong ASC 606 knowledge applied to SaaS, subscription, or fee-based models
• Proven track record building automation — scripts, tools, or workflows that reduced manual effort (you can speak to these concretely)
• Advanced Excel; Python or SQL a strong plus
• NetSuite or revenue subledger experience a plus
• Big 4 or public accounting background preferred; fintech or financial services a bonus

Qualifications

• Comfortable with ambiguity, curious about AI, and excited to build processes from scratch

Skills

• Strong understanding of revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Experience with SaaS, subscription, or fee-based models
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or Excel scripting
• Ability to build and maintain automated solutions
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving skills

Benefits

All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

Pay

The cash compensation amount for this role is $87,660/yr to $108,114/yr in Denver & most major metro locations, and $106,385/yr to $131,208/yr for San Francisco & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Schedule

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).