Revenue Accountant

Pathlock; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathlock, a fast-growing global SaaS company, seeks a Revenue Accountant to join its Finance team in India. You will support revenue recognition under US GAAP (ASC 606), manage month-end close, and work with Finance, Sales, Ops, and Customer Success to analyze contracts and improve processes.

The role requires 4–6 years of accounting experience (2+ in revenue), strong Excel skills, ERP experience (NetSuite), CRM familiarity (Salesforce), and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent is required.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in revenue accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606; IFRS 15 knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Experience in software/technology industry.
• Knowledge of US multi-state sales tax preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes for revenue accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and deferred revenue analyses.
• Record revenue-related journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review contracts to ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Research and resolve complex revenue accounting matters with recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success.
• Identify opportunities to automate revenue processes and reporting.
• Assist with external audits by preparing revenue schedules and responding to requests.
• Support ad hoc finance projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA Inter / CPA / CMA/ICWA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the company's revenue accounting function, ensuring accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 606), and contributing to a timely and accurate month-end close process.

You will partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success to analyze customer contracts, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and help build scalable revenue processes as the company continues to grow.

What You'll Do:

• Support the month-end close process for revenue accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and deferred revenue analyses.
• Record revenue-related journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606 (US GAAP).
• Research and resolve complex revenue accounting matters while providing practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support revenue-related business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate revenue accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Support external audits by preparing revenue-related schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and accounting projects as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA Inter, CPA, CMA/ICWA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in revenue accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 (IFRS 15 knowledge is an added advantage).
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Prior experience in the software or technology industry.
• Knowledge of US multi-state sales tax is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing global SaaS company.
• Work on complex and meaningful revenue accounting challenges.
• Collaborate with talented teams across Finance, Sales, and Operations.
• Help shape and improve scalable finance processes as the business grows.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented work environment with opportunities for professional growth.