Sr. Revenue Accountant

Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

About the role

The Senior Revenue Accountant operates as an advanced technical accounting professional with deep expertise in revenue recognition and ownership of complex, high-impact revenue streams. This role ensures the integrity of revenue reporting by applying comprehensive knowledge of ASC 606, contract structures, and financial systems within a SaaS environment. The Senior Revenue Accountant independently manages complex analyses, drives process improvements, and partners cross-functionally to influence contract design and accounting outcomes. This position requires strong judgment, autonomy, and accountability for compliance, accuracy, and scalability of revenue processes.

Responsibilities

• Own complex revenue streams by analyzing contracts, determining appropriate revenue recognition treatment, and ensuring accurate application of ASC 606
• Analyze and interpret customer contracts by identifying performance obligations, transaction prices, and revenue timing across multi-element arrangements
• Prepare and review detailed revenue recognition schedules by ensuring accuracy of deferred revenue, contract assets, and liabilities
• Resolve complex revenue accounting issues by evaluating technical guidance and applying sound judgment to unique scenarios
• Develop and document technical accounting memos by clearly articulating conclusions, supporting analysis, and business implications
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by designing, executing, and maintaining effective internal controls over revenue processes
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and other cross-functional teams by advising on contract structuring to align with revenue recognition requirements
• Lead revenue-related close activities by validating data, reviewing outputs, and ensuring completeness and accuracy of reported results
• Evaluate and improve revenue processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation and standardization initiatives
• Support internal and external audits by serving as a subject matter expert and providing detailed documentation and analysis
• Analyze revenue trends and variances by synthesizing complex data and providing actionable insights to stakeholders
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting by reviewing reconciliations and validating system-generated revenue outputs
• Drive consistency in revenue accounting practices by standardizing methodologies, documentation, and controls
• Support system implementations and enhancements by defining revenue requirements and validating system outputs
• Assess impact of new accounting standards by developing implementation approaches and ensuring proper adoption

Requirements

• 8 plus years of experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or public accounting with significant exposure to ASC 606 and complex contract analysis in a SaaS or similar environment, with consideration for advanced degrees such as a Master’s in Accounting or CPA
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles
• Strong experience analyzing complex customer contracts and multi-element arrangements
• Expertise in revenue accounting processes including deferred revenue and contract balances
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems and revenue subledger tools such as NetSuite or similar
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with sound judgment
• Effective communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
• Experience leveraging automation or AI tools to improve financial processes

Skills

• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience in SaaS or financial technology environments
• Background in Big 4 or public accounting
• Experience with revenue automation tools such as RevPro or Zuora
• Experience supporting system implementations or large-scale process improvements

Pay

The salary range for this position is $105,600 - $132,000.

Benefits

• Remote-first environment
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match