Senior Revenue Accountant

Cohere; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to manage revenue recognition, lead month-end close activities, and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Candidates should have 5+ years of accounting experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency with ERP systems like NetSuite. This role offers a diverse work environment and various benefits, including a generous vacation policy and remote flexibility.

Benefits

Open and inclusive culture

Weekly lunch stipend

Full health and dental benefits

100% Parental Leave top-up

Personal enrichment benefits

Remote-flexible work

6 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on revenue accounting.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Proficiency with a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed contract review and analysis for revenue recognition treatment.
• Lead all revenue and commission-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for revenue-related accounts.

Skills

Accounting experience

US GAAP

ASC 606

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

As a Senior Revenue Accountant at Cohere, you will:

• Perform detailed contract review and analysis for non-standard arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
• Lead and execute all revenue- and commission-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all revenue, commission, and related accounts, including deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and contract assets
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on all revenue-related matters, providing comprehensive documentation, schedules, and explanations
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to streamline and automate revenue accounting processes within the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)
• Collaborate with Finance, Order Operations, and Product teams to set up end-to-cash testing for new products, features, and pricing and packaging
• Lead ad hoc reporting and project engagements

This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on revenue accounting
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
• Proficiency with a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to details
• Experience with NetSuite ARM is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with experience communicating/collaborating with non-finance teams
• Experience supporting audit processes and working with external auditors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment

🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research

🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks

🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health

🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months

🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend

✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)