Senior Revenue Accountant

The role

You will analyse and review complex revenue transactions and refine revenue recognition policies. You will own the quote-to-cash cycle for your customer portfolio and take part in the global revenue close process.

What you will do

• Execute the revenue recognition process from contract closeout to financial statement disclosure
• Drive revenue and cost of revenue month-end close: accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, policy compliance and standard reports
• Document accounting conclusions in technical memos under policies and current software revenue recognition rules
• Work with internal and external auditors so audits are completed efficiently and effectively
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for revenue processes, systems, reporting and analysis
• Partner with Finance and Sales leadership on revenue forecasting

Required qualifications

• Experience applying ASC 606, specifically to enterprise software-as-a-service
• 3+ years' experience within a large public accounting firm and/or a small to mid-size enterprise software company
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong operational, organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and improve

Nice to have

• CPA or ACCA/ACA
• Proficiency with NetSuite and/or other revenue recognition accounting systems
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including summarising accounting and operational issues for management

Benefits

• Support for health and well-being across all areas of life
• Career growth based on individual strengths, skills and interests rather than traditional career ladders

Before you apply

• Offices are preferred; hybrid options are offered by many teams (working from the office most days, with one or two days from home)
• Some roles allow remote work on an exceptional basis, and the employee must work from the city and country where they are employed
• Palantir will never ask you to submit a payment or share financial information during interviews

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations. Its platforms help partners develop drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions and locate missing children.