Alertmedia

Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Remote, United States, or Austin, TX HQ. Posted 2 months ago

The role

This individual contributor role serves as the technical accounting expert for revenue recognition. You will own the monthly revenue close process, ASC 606 technical accounting, and revenue-related financial reporting.

What you will do

  • Own the accounting analysis for customer contracts, modifications, renewals, expansions, and terminations in accordance with ASC 606.
  • Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Standalone Selling Price (SSP) methodologies.
  • Partner with external auditors on revenue-related technical accounting matters.
  • Own the monthly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Own deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM).
  • Perform detailed MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, and revenue trend analysis.
  • Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal to evaluate proposed deal structures.
  • Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify revenue accounting workflows and reduce manual effort.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of experience in revenue accounting within a SaaS or subscription-based business.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
  • Experience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting revenue recognition implications.
  • Experience owning monthly revenue close responsibilities, including deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to independently research accounting guidance and communicate conclusions clearly.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice to have

  • CPA or public accounting experience.
  • NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) experience or comparable ERP revenue management experience.
  • Experience with subscription and usage-based revenue models.
  • Experience partnering with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal.
  • Experience with Salesforce, Zone Billing, or similar revenue management platforms.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
  • Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
  • Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Amazing rewards and incentives
  • Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
  • Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails
  • Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team

Before you apply

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
  • Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Finalists may be asked to complete an identity verification and present valid government-issued identification.

About the company

AlertMedia is a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS company and the leading risk intelligence and response platform. They help organizations protect people, operations, and brand through a unified platform.

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