Senior Revenue Accountant

Yext; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI search company in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join its team. You will support month-end close activities, review revenue contracts for compliance, and participate in process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in Accounting, with over 4 years of accounting experience and strong knowledge of GAAP. This on-site role offers a dynamic work environment along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Performance-Based Compensation

Comprehensive Leave Package

Health & Wellness Offerings

Relocation Benefits

World-Class Office Amenities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with 2+ years in month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SEC regulations.
• Ability to execute attention to detail and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities and journal entries.
• Review revenue contracts for compliance with revenue recognition policies.
• Participate in process improvement projects for accounting systems.
• Provide customer service to finance and other business partners.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial analysis

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators.

Yext is seeking a top tier candidate for a Senior Revenue Accountant position to join our Revenue Accounting Team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious self-starter who is highly motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close processes and have significant involvement in supporting and initiating general accounting and reporting process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of ASC 606, U.S. GAAP, internal controls and can exceed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You’ll Do

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Review revenue contracts and transactions to ensure compliance with the company’s revenue recognition policies under ASC606
• Perform financial statement analysis and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations
• Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects, enhancing the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
• Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare schedules and reports for management and external service providers
• Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility, including preparation of audit schedules
• Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned
• Mentor and teach the work of other supporting members of the accounting team

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience (preferably with 2+ years of relevant month-end close experience)
• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls
• Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
• Commitment to process improvement and the ability to think “out-of the box”
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
• High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required

Bonus Points

• CPA or working towards completing a CPA
• Experience with a Big 4 firm and/or SEC registered company
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Zuora, RevPro and Blackline or equivalent system is a plus

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.