Senior Revenue Accountant

Sonar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

On-site office in Austin

Job summary

Sonar in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to ensure accurate revenue recognition under US GAAP and statutory reporting. You will lead monthly/quarterly close, coach junior staff, and help transform the accounting function in a high-growth software company.

You will leverage RevStream, NetSuite, Stripe, and SFDC, while collaborating across finance and operations to drive controls and reliable financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Revenue Accounting, preferably in software.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit readiness, with accounting software and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, collaborate across teams, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA or similar certification preferred.
• Extensive experience using RevStream, SFDC, NetSuite and Stripe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules across revenue areas under US GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Experience in SQL reporting, product configuration, revenue recognition rules, and data error resolution.
• Lead process improvement to strengthen reporting quality, efficiency, scalability, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to use automation, technology, and AI-enabled solutions within management reporting.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members and support broader finance goals.
• Assist with ongoing audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or certification preferred

Tools

RevStream

SFDC

NetSuite

Stripe

Job description

Who is Sonar?

Sonar is driving the future of agent-centric software development. As the leader in AI code verification and governance, we solve a critical problem: ensuring that software generated by AI-assisted developers or autonomous agents is reliable, secure, and maintainable.

Integrating seamlessly with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, and Devin, we help over 75% of the Fortune 100 build trusted, reliable, compliant software. Customers who use Sonar are 44% less likely to report an outage due to AI-generated code.

We believe code verification is the critical missing link in the Agent-Centric Development Cycle (AC/DC). Industry giants like Nvidia, ServiceNow,Booking.com, Goldman Sachs, AstraZeneca, and Ford Motor Company count on us to provide independent, explainable, consistent review and governance of their AI-generated code via products like:

• SonarQube: The world’s leading AI code review and verification platform.
• SonarQube Foundation Agent: Currently topping the leaderboards for agentic software repair.
• SonarSweep & Sonar Context Augmentation: Providing the enterprise-grade context and constraints agents need to be truly effective.

Our team operates across global hubs in Austin, Bochum, Dubai, Geneva, London, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington D.C. We move with a mindset we call CODE:

• Committed to our customers and community.
• Obsessed with quality.
• Deliberate in our decisions.
• Effective as one team.

With over $400M in revenue and profitable, fast-paced growth, we are building the backbone of the AI software revolution. If you're hungry to have an impact, want to build at a fast pace, and ready to work at the forefront of AI, we want to hear from you.

Position description

We are hiring a Senior Revenue Accountant to help ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of Sonar's worldwide revenue recognition processes. This role exists to meticulously execute and lead aspects of the monthly and quarterly accounting for complex revenue-related areas, consistently adhering to US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements. Beyond execution, this position plays a crucial role in coaching junior team members and performing first-level reviews of their work, contributing significantly to the transformation, growth, and operational fitness of the accounting function within Sonar, a dynamic, high-growth software company.

The impact of this role is critical in providing reliable, high-quality financial reporting for complex revenue streams, facilitating informed business decisions, ensuring robust internal controls, and maintaining Sonar's financial integrity as it scales.

What you will do

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across revenue-related areas under both US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in SQL reporting, product configuration, revenue recognition rules, and data error resolution.
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives that strengthen reporting quality, efficiency, scalability, and controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities to use automation, technology, and AI-enabled solutions within management reporting processes.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members and serve as a trusted resource across the broader finance organization.
• Assist with ongoing audits and liaise with external auditors.

Experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6+ years of experience in Revenue Accounting, preferably in software
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit readiness, along with proficiency in accounting software and Excel, is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, collaborate across teams, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is expected.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience using Aptitude RevStream, SFDC, NetSuite and Stripe.

In-office culture

We're intentional about this. We believe the best teams are built in the room together. Three anchor days - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - create the collaboration rhythm that makes a hub office worth having.

Candidates need to be genuinely based in the location the role is posted - if that's not where you are today, we're happy to support relocation for the right person.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need any accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.