Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Jobgether; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Regional benefits

Professional development

Education support

Well-being programs

Volunteer time

Job summary

Jobgether partners with a technology company in India to hire a Senior Technical Revenue Accountant. The role focuses on ASC 606 revenue recognition for complex software contracts and non-standard transactions, translating technical requirements into practical business guidance.

You will collaborate with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Deal Desk to review contracts, develop accounting memoranda, and support policy development, process improvements, and new product launches while ensuring audit

Qualifications

• 3+ years in revenue recognition and ASC 606.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA/CA/ACCA).
• Experience in software/SaaS revenue accounting is a plus.
• Strong ability to evaluate complex contracts and non-standard transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review complex contracts, amendments, and non-standard transactions for ASC 606 treatment.
• Prepare clear accounting memoranda and assessments for judgmental transactions.
• Evaluate new products and pricing models for revenue implications.
• Escalate significant or highly judgmental matters with independent judgment.
• Collaborate with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Review proposed deal structures; identify accounting risks and solutions.
• Explain complex accounting concepts to business partners.
• Develop ASC 606 policies and provide training.
• Support product launches, pricing changes, and acquisitions from an accounting lens.
• Maintain documentation for controls, audits, and external requests.
• Work with Revenue Operations to integrate requirements into systems.
• Promote consistent policy application across the business.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

RevPro

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Revenue Accountant based in India.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Technical Revenue Accountant to support complex revenue recognition matters in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. In this role, you will evaluate customer contracts, assess non-standard transactions, and provide technical accounting guidance in accordance with ASC 606 and internal policies. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to help navigate complex commercial arrangements while supporting business objectives. You will also contribute to accounting policy development, process improvements, product launches, and evolving pricing models. This opportunity calls for a strong technical accounting professional who can translate complex accounting requirements into practical business guidance. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate revenue reporting, supporting compliance, and strengthening accounting practices across a global organization.

Accountabilities

• Technical revenue accounting: Review complex customer contracts, contract amendments, and non-standard transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and internal accounting policies.

• Accounting research and documentation: Research technical accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported accounting assessments and memoranda for complex or judgmental transactions.

• New products and commercial models: Evaluate new products, pricing structures, consumption-based models, and evolving commercial arrangements to identify their revenue recognition implications.

• Independent accounting judgment: Analyze novel or complex transactions, develop defensible accounting conclusions, and **escalate** significant or highly judgmental matters when appropriate.

• Cross-functional deal support: Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Finance, Order Management, and other stakeholders to provide revenue recognition guidance throughout the contracting process.

• Contract and deal evaluation: Review proposed deal structures, contract terms, and non-standard provisions before execution, identifying accounting risks and recommending practical solutions that balance commercial goals with accounting requirements.

• Stakeholder guidance: Explain complex accounting concepts clearly to business partners and help teams understand the revenue implications of proposed customer arrangements.

• Policy development and training: Support the development and delivery of ASC 606 policies, guidance, tools, and training for revenue accounting and cross-functional teams.

• Strategic initiatives: Contribute to new product launches, pricing and consumption model changes, acquisitions, process improvements, and other business initiatives requiring technical accounting expertise.

• Controls and audit readiness: Maintain documentation supporting significant accounting conclusions, internal controls, and external audit requirements; assist with audit requests and quarterly reviews.

• Systems and process improvements: Collaborate with Revenue Operations and other teams to incorporate technical revenue accounting requirements into system implementations and process changes.

• Consistent policy application: Translate technical accounting conclusions into practical guidance and process documentation to promote consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the business.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in revenue recognition and technical revenue accounting, particularly under ASC 606.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• A CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred; candidates working toward a qualification are also encouraged.

• Experience in revenue accounting within a software, SaaS, or technology business is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles and the ability to evaluate complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and non-standard transactions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and other functional teams, as well as external auditors and legal counsel.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and practical decision-making skills, with the ability to develop well-supported conclusions.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, Salesforce, revenue recognition systems such as RevPro, or ERP platforms such as Workday.

• Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.

• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar solutions to support research and productivity.

• Public accounting experience.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial data and analyses.

Benefits

• Flexible working culture: Access flexible working arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.

• Competitive employee benefits: Access to benefits and well-being programs tailored to the employee's region.

• Professional development: Opportunities to build technical and leadership capabilities through mentorship, learning programs, and leadership development initiatives.

• Education support: Resources to support ongoing learning and professional growth.

• Well-being initiatives: Access well-being resources and programs designed to support employees and their families.

• Time to recharge: Benefits include paid volunteer time and designated August Free Fridays.

• Global collaboration: Work with cross-functional colleagues in an international technology environment.

• Exposure to AI innovation: Contribute to accounting processes supporting a technology business developing and operating AI-powered enterprise solutions.

• Meaningful business impact: Help strengthen revenue recognition practices, support evolving commercial models, and contribute to financial reporting accuracy and compliance.