What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Accountant position at Tekion and Careers?
About Tekion:
Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
ON SITE, PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Accountant with 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience to join our growing team. The Revenue Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenue in compliance with ASC 606, supporting the monthly close process, and contributing to process improvements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for process optimization and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under US GAAP (ASC 606).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Work closely with the billing, sales operations, and legal teams to ensure contracts are reviewed and recorded accurately.
- Process and analyze billing transactions and deferred revenue schedules.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities including revenue reporting and variance analysis.
- Assist with external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to revenue accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to new product launches, process improvements, or system implementations.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of revenue accounting processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA preferred).
- 2–4 years of experience in revenue accounting, general ledger accounting, or related role (public accounting and/or SaaS/software industry experience is a plus).
- Knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition standards (ASC 606 experience required).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Sponsorship
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous stock options
- 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
- Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
- The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley's most dominant and successful companies
- Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
- Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up
- A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
- The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
- Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
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