Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Education support

Professional development

Well-being programs

Volunteer time

Global collaboration

AI innovation exposure

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Revenue Accountant to lead technical revenue recognition activities under ASC 606 in a fast-paced software environment. You will review complex contracts, prepare assessments, and ensure compliant financial reporting.

You will partner with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, and Finance to evaluate new products, pricing and non-standard arrangements, documenting conclusions and supporting internal controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent preferred; candidates working toward qualification considered.
• Experience in revenue accounting in software/SaaS or tech environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review complex customer contracts and amendments under ASC 606.
• Prepare accounting memos and documentation for complex transactions.
• Evaluate new products, pricing, and consumption models for revenue implications.
• Provide revenue guidance to Sales, Legal, Finance, and Deal Desk.
• Assist with audit requests and quarterly reviews; maintain controls documentation.
• Translate technical accounting conclusions into practical guidance for the business.

Skills

Revenue recognition

ASC 606

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Audits & controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Progress toward professional qualification welcome

Tools

Salesforce

RevPro

Workday

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Accountabilities

• Technical revenue accounting: Review complex customer contracts, contract amendments, and non-standard transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and internal accounting policies.
• Accounting research and documentation: Research technical accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported accounting assessments and memoranda for complex or judgmental transactions.
• New products and commercial models: Evaluate new products, pricing structures, consumption-based models, and evolving commercial arrangements to identify their revenue recognition implications.
• Independent accounting judgment: Analyze novel or complex transactions, develop defensible accounting conclusions, and escale significant or highly judgmental matters when appropriate.
• Cross-functional deal support: Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Finance, Order Management, and other stakeholders to provide revenue recognition guidance throughout the contracting process.
• Contract and deal evaluation: Review proposed deal structures, contract terms, and non-standard provisions before execution, identifying accounting risks and recommending practical solutions that balance commercial goals with accounting requirements.
• Stakeholder guidance: Explain complex accounting concepts clearly to business partners and help teams understand the revenue implications of proposed customer arrangements.
• Policy development and training: Support the development and delivery of ASC 606 policies, guidance, tools, and training for revenue accounting and cross-functional teams.
• Strategic initiatives: Contribute to new product launches, pricing and consumption model changes, acquisitions, process improvements, and other business initiatives requiring technical accounting expertise.
• Controls and audit readiness: Maintain documentation supporting significant accounting conclusions, internal controls, and external audit requirements; assist with audit requests and quarterly reviews.
• Systems and process improvements: Collaborate with Revenue Operations and other teams to incorporate technical revenue accounting requirements into system implementations and process changes.
• Consistent policy application: Translate technical accounting conclusions into practical guidance and process documentation to promote consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the business.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in revenue recognition and technical revenue accounting, particularly under ASC 606.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• A CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred; candidates working toward a qualification are also encouraged.
• Experience in revenue accounting within a software, SaaS, or technology business is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles and the ability to evaluate complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and non-standard transactions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and other functional teams, as well as external auditors and legal counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and practical decision-making skills, with the ability to develop well-supported conclusions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, Salesforce, revenue recognition systems such as RevPro, or ERP platforms such as Workday.
• Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar solutions to support research and productivity.
• Public accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial data and analyses.

Benefits

• Flexible working culture: Access flexible working arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.
• Competitive employee benefits: Access to benefits and well-being programs tailored to the employee's region.
• Professional development: Opportunities to build technical and leadership capabilities through mentorship, learning programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• Education support: Resources to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Well-being initiatives: Access well-being resources and programs designed to support employees and their families.
• Time to recharge: Benefits include paid volunteer time and designated August Free Fridays.
• Global collaboration: Work with cross-functional colleagues in an international technology environment.
• Exposure to AI innovation: Contribute to accounting processes supporting a technology business developing and operating AI-powered enterprise solutions.
• Meaningful business impact: Help strengthen revenue recognition practices, support evolving commercial models, and contribute to financial reporting accuracy and compliance.