Senior Services Revenue Accountant

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Appian in McLean, Virginia seeks a Senior Services Revenue Accountant to own ASC 606 revenue recognition for fixed-price services, manage POC tracking, and support monthly close.

You will review contracts, guide cross-functional teams, and participate in audits. A CPA or MS in Accounting is preferred; 3+ years in project revenue accounting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in project revenue accounting or corporate accounting.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex financial modeling.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet monthly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review fully executed customer contracts to determine ASC 606 treatment and proper system entry.
• Provide real-time accounting guidance to Legal, CS, and Sales to optimize contract structures.
• Maintain the percentage-of-completion (POC) tracking framework for monthly milestones and billings.
• Collaborate with CS Operations and leadership for timely monthly data inputs.
• Own key reconciliations and reporting workflows during monthly and quarterly close cycles.
• Support external audits with precise transaction documentation and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

SuiteProjects

Job description

# Senior Services Revenue AccountantOctober 27, 2026Apply NowExperienced HireCorporateMcLean, VirginiaHere at Appian, our values of **Intensity** and **Excellence** define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.*Are you a meticulous financial professional ready to play a critical role in fueling the financial integrity of a global leader in AI-Powered Process Automation?***ABOUT THE TEAM**Our Finance and Revenue Accounting team ensures financial precision and provides strategic guardrails that support Appian’s rapid scaling. By partnering directly with Customer Success and Legal, this team protects and optimizes the revenue streams driving our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration market expansion.**THE OPPORTUNITY**Why leave your current role for Appian? As our Senior Accountant for Services Contract Revenue, you won’t just manage ledgers—you will shape how we recognize enterprise value. This high-visibility role places you at the intersection of business delivery and corporate compliance, providing a masterclass in ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting within a fast-paced enterprise software leader. If you are looking to step out of back-office routine and into an impactful career path with senior leadership exposure, this is your platform.**WHAT YOU'LL DO*** Review Customer Contracts: Review fully executed customer contracts to conclude on appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 606 and ensure contracts are properly entered in the accounting system.* Provide Cross-Functional Guidance: Review draft customer contracts and partner with and provide real-time accounting guidance to Legal, Customer Success (CS), and Sales personnel to optimize contract structures.* Manage Revenue Frameworks: Execute and maintain the percentage-of-completion (POC) tracking framework to accurately forecast and calculate monthly fixed-price project milestones and billings.* Collaborate on Data Inputs: Partner directly with CS Operations and leadership to guarantee complete and timely monthly data inputs.* Own Close Cycle Workflows: Take full ownership of key reconciliations and reporting workflows during our fast-paced Monthly and Quarterly Revenue close cycles.* Support External Audits: Support external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews by delivering flawless transaction documentation and identifying opportunities to automate manual accounting workflows.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.* Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in project revenue accounting or corporate accounting.* Compliance Domain: Deep foundational knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.* Technical Tooling: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex financial modeling and data manipulation.* Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.* Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet and take full responsibility for recurring monthly deadlines.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** CPA certification or a Master of Science in Accounting is highly preferred.* Demonstrated experience utilizing the POC method for fixed-price contracts.* Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems such as NetSuite or SuiteProjects.* Prior background within public accounting.* We value experience with enterprise platforms as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.Base Salary Range$75,000—$175,000 USD**Tools and Resources*** Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.* Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.* Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.**Benefits**Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.**About Appian**Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com.Follow Appian: LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.*Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.*