Principal Technical Accountant
About The Position
BILL is seeking a technical accounting leader to guide revenue recognition strategy, handle complex non-routine transactions, and oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting. The role requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly for SaaS and FinTech revenue streams, and serves as the primary technical accounting subject matter expert for Sales, Legal, FP&A, and other business stakeholders. This is an individual contributor position. The position drafts and maintains technical accounting memos, evaluates complex customer and partnership agreements, maintains accounting policies, monitors standard-setting developments, and serves as the primary external-auditor liaison on revenue, equity, and other complex transaction matters. BILL is remote-first, with offices in San Jose, California, and Draper, Utah, and opportunities to connect in person.
Requirements
- Active CPA license.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- At least 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, at a public technology or fintech company.
- At least 6 years focused on technical accounting.
- Deep expertise in ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 326.
- Hands-on experience with ASC 718, ASC 260, and ASC 805.
- Proven ability to write technical memos for complex, judgmental transactions and defend accounting conclusions with auditors.
- Clear, concise communication skills, including the ability to translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 326 in SaaS, payments, or platform businesses with transaction-based revenue.
Responsibilities
- Lead revenue recognition strategy and manage complex non-routine transactions.
- Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.
- Serve as the primary technical accounting subject matter expert, advising Sales, Legal, FP&A, and other business stakeholders and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos.
- Review complex, non-standard customer contracts and partnership agreements to determine revenue recognition treatment, standalone selling price allocations, and gross-versus-net revenue presentation.
- Maintain and update BILL’s accounting policies.
- Monitor FASB and SEC standard-setting updates that affect accounting policies and procedures, and implement required changes.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for revenue, equity, and other complex transaction matters, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; BILL covers most premiums, including for dependents.
- Life insurance and long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Mental wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program.
- 10 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and flexible time off.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts.
- Employee recognition and referral programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Competitive benefits package and other company benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
