Senior Revenue Accountant

The Senior Revenue Accountant is a key member of the revenue accounting team responsible for the day-to-day activities required to account for revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP. Reporting to the Manager of Revenue Accounting in India, the Senior Revenue Accountant is also responsible for performing research and analysis on issues that arise as part of the monthly close process, as well as documenting contract reviews and the performance of internal controls.

Expected to work during EMEA hours (2 to 11 pm IST) with additional overlap on need basis to interact with US revenue team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and document revenue contract reviews
• Perform and document SOX internal control procedures
• Perform independent technical accounting research and document conclusions in memoranda
• Prepare and review revenue transactions to ensure they are accurately recorded in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform monthly reporting and analysis
• Create high quality workpapers, and document processes and templates to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Perform monthly revenue accounting close responsibilities, including preparation of revenue schedules, GAAP revenue analysis, account reconciliations, roll forwards, journal entries, and preparation of the close package
• Prepare quarterly review and year-end audit schedules, interact and provide details for testing to internal and external auditors
• Conduct day to day accounting and review of multi-year contracts, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition
• Enhancing and optimizing processes

Requirements:

• B.Com. in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other quantitative field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant or CPA or equivalent preferred
• SaaS and/or Software revenue recognition experience
• ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with Sales Force CPQ or similar CRM systems
• Able to articulate technical revenue accounting guidance (ASC 606) and apply it to real world situations
• Strong English written and interpersonal communication skills
• Versatile player in the revenue accounting team that can perform various tasks ranging from routine close procedures to deal analysis to ad hoc projects
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Positive and “can do” attitude, detail-oriented and highly organized

Must Haves:

• Experience with accounting under U.S. GAAP is required
• Ideal background from SaaS industry
• Experience with NetSuite (preferred) or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP