What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Revenue Accountant position at StevenDouglas?
StevenDouglas has been exclusively engaged to fill an outstanding Senior Revenue Accountant opportunity with a high-growth software company in Austin, Texas.
About the Role
Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Manager, this role will execute monthly and quarterly accounting processes for revenue-related areas under US GAAP reporting requirements, while contributing to the broader transformation and growth of the accounting function.
Responsibilities
- Review contracts and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Prepare technical accounting memos, primarily on revenue-related topics but extending to other areas as needed
- Prepare and analyze the deferred revenue waterfall schedule supporting the total recorded deferred revenue balance
- Prepare monthly journal entries for revenue-related areas under both US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
- Execute assigned responsibilities within the monthly close process, ensuring all items on the close checklist are completed
- Support process improvements, risk mitigation, and internal control enhancements across the revenue process
- Support the external audit process, including preparation of audit support schedules and analytical review documentation related to revenue and contract costs
- Collaborate within a team environment to share knowledge and information
- Communicate status, progress, and challenges clearly and promptly, both in person and remotely, to ensure timely completion and review of deliverables
- Contribute to the implementation of NetSuite and other systems and tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
- CPA or Master's degree preferred
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience (Big 4 experience a plus)
- Technology industry experience a plus
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with NetSuite, Power BI, AI