Revenue Accountant, AI-Driven SaaS Revenue

Gusto; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Revenue Accountant to own revenue recognition for the Retirement segment and support new revenue products. You will ensure ASC 606 compliance, maintain subledger reconciliations, and collaborate with Operations, FP&A, Engineering, and Product to scale processes.

The role emphasizes building automation with AI tools, Python/SQL, and Excel scripting to reduce manual work and increase accuracy, while supporting audits. Hybrid work with SF/NY offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting required; CPA preferred (active or in progress).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in revenue accounting.
• Strong ASC 606 knowledge for SaaS, subscription, or fee-based models.
• Proven track record building automation (scripts/tools/workflows) to reduce manual effort.
• Advanced Excel; Python or SQL a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the Gusto Retirement segment (401K SaaS, IRA, AUM fees, plan administration).
• Prepare monthly journal entries, subledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules for retirement revenue streams.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close within established timelines.
• Apply ASC 606 guidance to complex arrangements including variable consideration, contract modifications, and principal vs. agent assessments.
• Build and maintain automated solutions using AI tools, Python/SQL, or Excel scripting to eliminate manual work.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the revenue close, reducing cycle time and increasing accuracy.
• Partner with auditors during annual audits — lead walkthroughs, provide documentation, respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Retirement Operations, FP&A, Engineering, and Data teams on revenue data integrity and new product launches.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Automation

Advanced Excel

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Revenue Accountant to own revenue recognition for the Retirement segment and support new revenue products. You will ensure ASC 606 compliance, maintain subledger reconciliations, and collaborate with Operations, FP&A, Engineering, and Product to scale processes.

The role emphasizes building automation with AI tools, Python/SQL, and Excel scripting to reduce manual work and increase accuracy, while supporting audits. Hybrid work with SF/NY offices is expected.