Revenue accountant

Mirantis•Austin, TX

13h

About The Position

The Revenue Accountant is responsible for revenue recognition and contract accounting, monthly revenue close activities, accounting systems and process improvement, cross-functional partnership, and audit support. The role reviews customer contracts and related documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606, prepares revenue schedules and close documentation, and works with business teams to ensure contract information is processed accurately through accounting systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of accounting experience; revenue accounting experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
Experience reviewing contracts and translating contractual terms into accounting conclusions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Billing, Operations, and other business teams.
Experience with ERP and CRM systems.

Nice To Haves

Revenue accounting experience.
Experience with SaaS, software, technology, or other consumption-based businesses.
Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Review customer contracts, order forms, amendments, and related documentation to determine revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606.
Evaluate performance obligations and allocate transaction prices based on relative standalone selling prices.
Analyze revenue arrangements involving subscription services, software licenses, maintenance and support, professional services, training, and other customer offerings.
Prepare and maintain revenue recognition schedules and supporting accounting documentation.
Identify non-standard contract terms, including material rights, variable consideration, contract modifications, and principal-versus-agent assessments; escalate complex or unusual arrangements for technical accounting review.
Perform monthly revenue close activities, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and related reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between Salesforce, NetSuite, billing systems, and revenue schedules.
Perform analytical reviews of revenue trends, deferred revenue, and other revenue-related metrics.
Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Partner with Accounting Operations, Billing, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, and IT to ensure contracts are properly structured and processed through the revenue accounting lifecycle.
Review contract information flows from Salesforce through NetSuite and downstream accounting processes, identifying opportunities to improve automation and controls.
Work with Sales and Deal Desk to support deal booking and communicate accounting conclusions to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
Prepare audit-ready documentation supporting revenue recognition conclusions and monthly close activities.
Assist with quarterly and annual audits, including technical accounting inquiries and contract selections.