Senior Revenue Accountant

Our client, a Raleigh-based technology company, is expanding its Finance team and hiring a Senior Revenue Accountant to support continued growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to solve complex revenue accounting challenges.

This position is based onsite at the company’s headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute the company’s revenue accounting function, developing a deep understanding of products, customer contracts, and the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle to ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, authoritative guidance, and company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly revenue recognition journal entries and reconciliations, including accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, deferred revenue, and other revenue-related close activities.
• Review customer contracts, sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate revenue treatment, including identification and documentation of multiple performance obligations and contract modifications.
• Analyze and communicate monthly revenue and cost of revenue performance through the preparation and presentation of clear, concise financial summaries for month-end close and stakeholder discussions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed workpapers and supporting schedules to ensure audit readiness and support external audits and due diligence requests.
• Document, maintain, and continuously enhance revenue recognition policies, processes, and internal controls to support scalability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting to develop and implement best practices for revenue recognition processes and internal procedures.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A to align on revenue metrics, KPIs, and internal reporting, ensuring consistency between accounting results and financial planning outputs.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Operations, Billing, and Finance teams to advise on complex revenue arrangements, support collections analysis, and accurately calculate the allowance for accounts receivable.
• Support broader accounting initiatives and special projects through collaboration within a growing finance organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 4–6 years of experience in general ledger accounting, public accounting, or revenue accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA
• Strong hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting and financial processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and meet close deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with ASC 606 revenue accounting
• Prior experience in a SaaS or technology company
• Experience working with NetSuite or a similar ERP system

Company Culture & Benefits

The company fosters a culture centered on empowerment, ownership, and professional growth, encouraging team members to do the best work of their careers while maintaining balance.

Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (including dependents)
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave and family-focused benefits
• Wellness perks, including onsite fitness facilities and outdoor amenities
• Modern technology, standing desks, and the tools needed to succeed