Revenue Accountant

Bottomline • Portsmouth, NH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Revenue Accounting team. The Revenue Accountant is a key position in the accounting department tasked with ensuring transactions are accounted for correctly and in accordance with Bottomline’s policies. Executing processes effectively to ensure timely and accurate revenue reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Confident in using business systems and process (Excel, CRM, ERP, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to consistently and timely produce quality, accurate work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity in accounting department working within the SaaS / technology sector
• Comfortable with MS Excel and Pivot Tables, X-LookUps, Macros, Formulas, etc.
• Experience or interest in working with the following software or systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Salesforce CRM system, and/or Revpro (these can be learned on the job)
• Familiarity or general understanding of revenue recognition and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Apply core revenue accounting principles to ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and ASC 606, supporting a growing, global technology business.
• Own and oversee key revenue streams across the business, including: SaaS subscriptions (go‑live events, renewals, terminations, and modifications), On‑Premise and term‑based license arrangements, Variable consideration models (tiered pricing, usage‑based fees, overages, and incentives), Transactional and payments‑based revenue, including related cash and balance sheet reconciliations, Professional Services engagements, including proportional performance and multi‑element arrangements for both revenue and cost recognition.
• Manage deferred customer costs, ensuring appropriate capitalization, amortization, and ongoing compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage Nexus payer rebates, including rebate calculations, validation, and preparation of payment support, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Play a key role in the monthly and quarterly close processes, with ownership of recurring journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and preparation of audit‑ready schedules.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, and Systems teams) to resolve revenue‑related questions and support new or evolving business models.
• Support external and internal audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining revenue transactions and accounting judgments.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, focused on improving scalability, controls, and efficiency as the business grows.
• Assist with special projects related to system implementations, acquisitions, new product offerings, or changes in revenue policy and reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level