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The Role
As a Senior Revenue Accountant at GoGuardian, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606. You will play a key role in analyzing revenue transactions, preparing supporting schedules, and the month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, a keen eye for detail, and a thorough understanding of ASC 606 for SaaS and service based contracts.
What You'll Do
- Perform monthly close activities across both revenue and non-revenue areas, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and variance analysis
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and drive enhancements to the efficiency and accuracy of revenue accounting operations; the qualified individual will be expected to drive system improvement and automation projects
- Work closely with the Revenue Operations team to ensure compliance with internal policies, subscription management and accounting guidelines, including reviewing contracts to assess proper revenue recognition treatment
- Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606
- Prepare and maintain detailed revenue schedules and reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve revenue-related issues and support business operations
- Support the maintenance of revenue recognition systems and tools
- Assist management with the assessment and documentation for unusual revenue transactions
- Prepare external audit schedules and assist with audit requests, ensuring accurate and timely support throughout the audit process
- Stay up to date on revenue accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance
Who You Are
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on revenue recognition
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
- Experience with high-growth companies, ideally in the Software as a Service(SaaS) industry
- Working knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Experience with subscription billing platforms and mid-market ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce CPQ, Stripe, Intacct/Netsuite)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into business operations
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage and manipulate large datasets
- Excellent interpersonal skills, detail oriented with a high level of ethics and integrity
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA License highly preferred
- Experience in a private equity owned business and/or public accounting
- Experience implementing accounting software and/or subscription management system
- Experience in software and/or subscription business
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
- Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
- A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…
Plus the intangible:
- A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
- Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.
The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.
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