Senior Revenue Accountant

Relativity; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS space is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join their team. This role involves managing revenue accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and providing insights to drive operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in revenue recognition within technology organizations and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience focusing on revenue recognition.
• Robust understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 required.
• Prior experience in high-growth SaaS or tech companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review multi-obligation contracts ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new products and revenue initiatives.
• Prepare month-end closing processes, journal entries, and perform revenue analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

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, 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 the 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

• 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, able to collaborate 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, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between $74,000 and $110,000. The final offered salary will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range is not typical, to allow for future salary growth.