Sr. Revenue Accountant

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Viant is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our accounting team in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on GAAP revenue recognition, month-end close, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong ASC 606 knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with data tools like Power Query/Power BI. This position reports to the accounting leadership and supports audits and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant Accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for complex revenue-related transactions.
• Maintain and update revenue schedules; ensure recognition aligns with US GAAP (ASC 606).
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and FP&A to resolve billing or reporting discrepancies.
• Utilize advanced Excel and Power Query to analyze and reconcile large datasets.
• Assist with client billing, contract review, and performance obligation assessments.
• Support internal and external audits with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls over revenue processing and reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance automation and streamline accounting workflows.
• Participate in special projects related to systems, integrations, or process enhancement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Power BI

GAAP/ASC 606 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Viant is a leading advertising technology company empowering marketers through data-driven solutions. We are seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team in a fast-paced, data-centric environment. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition and supporting Viant’s month-end close process. The ideal candidate combines strong GAAP knowledge, technical acumen, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for complex revenue-related transactions
• Maintain and update revenue schedules; ensure all recognition aligns with US GAAP (ASC 606)
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and FP&A to resolve billing or reporting discrepancies
• Utilize advanced Excel and Power Query tools to analyze and reconcile large datasets
• Assist with client billing, contract review, and performance obligation assessments
• Support internal and external audits with appropriate documentation
• Maintain strong internal controls over revenue processing and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance automation and streamline accounting workflows
• Participate in special projects that relate to systems, integrations, or process enhancement

GREAT TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant Accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• A mix of public accounting (Big 4 or regional) and private/industry experience is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Experience with data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, or ERP systems preferred
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.

$95,000 - $105,000 a year

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.

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About Viant

Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side, AI-powered advertising platform purpose-built for CTV. Viant uniquely combines proprietary content intelligence, household-level identity resolution, and person-level attention signals to connect advertisers with real customers and drive measurable outcomes across the open internet. Through its award-winning AI solutions, Viant is building the future of autonomous advertising, where AI doesn't just assist the campaign, it delivers real results. Learn more at viantinc.com.

Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.