Senior Revenue Accountant - SaaS & SOX Focus

Axon; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness programs

Learning & Development

Stock awards

Job summary

Axon seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to ensure accurate revenue and cost accounting, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sales and Technology. This role supports monthly close, analyzes revenue trends, and strengthens internal controls in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

The position is hybrid with a Boston-based office, requiring in-person Tuesdays to Fridays and optional remote Mondays. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in revenue accounting, CPA progress, and ASC 606 knowledge.

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 experience preferred.
• Experience in a SaaS/tech/services 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Revenue automation tools

Job description

Axon seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to ensure accurate revenue and cost accounting, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sales and Technology. This role supports monthly close, analyzes revenue trends, and strengthens internal controls in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

The position is hybrid with a Boston-based office, requiring in-person Tuesdays to Fridays and optional remote Mondays. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in revenue accounting, CPA progress, and ASC 606 knowledge.