Senior Revenue Accountant

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to manage ASC 606 revenue recognition in a fast-growing software company.

The role partners across Sales, Revenue Operations, and FP&A to ensure accurate revenue reporting, contract governance, and effective internal controls. CPA preferred; 4+ years in SaaS revenue in public or corporate settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in SaaS or public accounting.
• Strong ASC 606 knowledge and hands-on revenue recognition experience.
• Experience with subscription-based or software business models.
• Auditing and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and evaluate revenue recognition implications under ASC 606.
• Manage revenue accounting activities including deferred revenue and contract assets.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare revenue schedules and disclosures for financial statements.
• Document technical accounting positions related to revenue recognition and related topics.
• Partner with Sales, Revenue Ops, FP&A, Billing, and Customer Success to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with internal controls over revenue reporting.

Skills

ASC 606 experience

SaaS revenue

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

ASC 606 | Public Accounting | CPA Preferred

We are partnering with a growing software company who is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join their accounting team. This role will play a key part in the order-to-cash process, helping ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition while supporting the continued growth of the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of ASC 606, experience in a SaaS or recurring revenue environment, and the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Revenue Operations, Sales, and other business functions.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and evaluate revenue recognition implications under ASC 606.
• Manage revenue accounting activities, including deferred revenue, contract assets, and related account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and revenue reporting.
• Prepare and maintain revenue schedules and support financial statement disclosures.
• Research and document technical accounting positions related to revenue recognition, contract modifications, variable consideration, SSP analyses, and other complex accounting matters.
• Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, FP&A, Billing, and Customer Success teams to ensure accurate revenue reporting and operational alignment.
• Support external audits, respond to auditor requests, and communicate accounting conclusions and policy positions.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls over revenue reporting.
• Participate in ERP, CPQ, and financial systems enhancements, including testing and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline revenue accounting processes.
• Mentor and review the work of junior accounting team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting, SaaS industry experience, or a combination of both.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and hands‑on experience applying revenue recognition guidance to complex customer contracts.
• Experience with subscription‑based, recurring revenue, or software business models.
• Exposure to technical accounting topics, including contract modifications, variable consideration, SSP analyses, and revenue allocation methodologies.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across multiple business functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).