Senior Revenue Accountant

Relativity; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to oversee all aspects of revenue accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and 3-6 years of relevant experience, particularly in high-growth SaaS environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the company's financial objectives while benefiting from a competitive compensation package including a base salary and bonuses.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience focused on revenue recognition.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology-related company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform review on multi-obligation contracts ensuring compliance with GAAP/ASC 606.
• Collaborate with Billing, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal teams.
• Lead research and preparation of revenue-related technical accounting memos.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Sage Intacct

Zuora

Job description

Posting Type

Remote/Hybrid

Job Overview

As Senior, Revenue Accounting, you will participate in all aspects of revenue accounting functions including contract review, revenue recognition, revenue-related processes and controls, and revenue systems, while ensuring timely and accurate revenue reporting. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiencies and support the company's growth and financial objectives.

Job Description and Requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform the review process on multi-obligation contracts, ensuring revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP/ASC 606, relevant accounting standards, and company revenue accounting policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Billing, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal teams on new products, initiatives, contract review, and deal structuring, assessing impacts to revenue recognition.

• Perform revenue-related month-end close processes including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and performing analytical review and fluctuation analysis on revenue to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Adhere to internal controls for revenue accounting, ensuring proper documentation.

• Focus on continuous improvement of revenue processes, policies, and procedures that leverage technology, maximize efficiency, and provide scalability to support company growth.

• Assist with periodic stand-alone selling price analysis.

• Lead or assist with research and preparation of revenue-related technical accounting memos and position papers.

• Assist with preparation of revenue-related schedules, financial statements, and disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes.

• Participate in periodic external audits, special projects, initiatives, and ad hoc requests related to revenue accounting.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on revenue recognition.

• Robust understanding of US GAAP, ASC 606, and revenue recognition principles.

• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS, software, or technology-related company is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and revenue management tools, preferably Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Zuora, or similar applications.

• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and documentation.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation including a competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range is between $74,000 and $110,000. The final offer will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity, with hiring typically at the lower to mid-range to allow for future salary growth.