Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting

NerdWallet

4d•Remote

About The Position

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. This role is well suited for someone who can support the accounting function as a key member of the Revenue Accounting team. The Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting is responsible for preparing and reviewing revenue reporting and related accounting activities on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. This role plays a key part in maintaining a strong SOX control environment over revenue reporting while identifying opportunities to enhance processes through automation, data tools, and emerging technologies. The role will leverage strong accounting and analytical expertise to support scalable reporting processes and improve efficiency and reliability of revenue operations.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of professional accounting/finance experience including experience in external audit (or working with auditors in a public company audit).
CPA license is required.
Working understanding of GAAP in practice.
Experience working with SOX.
Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
Team player who is proactive and comfortable communicating with people at different levels within the organization.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Mix of private and public accounting is a plus.
Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle/SAP/Netsuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review weekly and monthly revenue reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to stakeholders.
Execute and support revenue-related close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis in accordance with US GAAP.
Support the execution and maintenance of SOX controls related to revenue accounting to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve revenue reporting processes through automation, improved data workflows, and emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Finance, Operations, Product, and Data teams to ensure accurate revenue data and reporting.
Assist with the revenue-related financial reporting requirements, including internal management reporting and support for external financial reporting and audit requests.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support a strong control environment and scalable processes.

Benefits

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
401K with 4% company match
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Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums