Senior Revenue Accountant

Brennan Staffing Group Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Staffing Group Inc. in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to ensure accurate revenue and related cost accounting, partnering with Finance, Operations, Sales and IT to support monthly close and reporting.

You will perform journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts, while collaborating with Sales, Product, Legal, and Professional Services to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience, with revenue accounting preferred.
• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or services-based environment is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of end-to-end order-to-cash process and impact on revenue recognition and reporting.
• Perform monthly/quarterly analytical reviews to ensure revenue and related accounts are recorded accurately.
• Prepare and record journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Professional Services, Operations, FP&A, and IT for proper accounting treatment.
• Support reporting and analytics related to revenue and related metrics.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ensure SOX controls are followed and document processes.
• Support internal and external audits with requested documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Revenue analytics tools

Job description

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matching each client’s needs.

Role: Senior Revenue Accountant

As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and complete revenue and cost accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Technology teams to support the monthly close, analyze revenue trends, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys applying technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and collaboration to drive high-quality financial reporting.

What You’ll Do:

Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end order-to-cash process and how upstream activities impact revenue recognition and financial reporting

• Perform monthly and quarterly analytical reviews to ensure revenue and related accounts are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards
• Prepare and record journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Professional Services, Operations, FP&A, and IT to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and accurate reporting
• Support the design, enhancement, and maintenance of reporting and analytics related to revenue and related metrics
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including execution of key SOX controls and documentation of processes
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience, with revenue accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or services-based business environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606 experience preferred)
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Sales, Product, Legal, and Professional Services teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving processes
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with data analytics tools, ERP systems, or revenue automation tools is a plus
• Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
• Ability to influence, build consensus, and drive continuous improvement