Revenue Accounting Operations Anaylst II

Mimecast • Lexington, MA

5d • $84,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mimecast is hiring a senior member of its North America Revenue Accounting Operations Team to serve as an accounting subject matter expert for its SaaS business. The role owns North America revenue flux analysis, deferred revenue, and revenue journal entries, ensuring revenue is accurately recorded in accordance with company policy and US GAAP (ASC 606). The Senior Analyst reviews deals for accuracy and completeness and responds to questions from internal partners, serving as a resource for complex deals. The role also supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and audit activities.

The position works closely with Sales, Channel, Licensing & Renewals, and Collections. It also contributes to process and control improvements and applies AI and agentic tooling to revenue workflows, while helping teammates develop sound judgment and AI fluency.

Mimecast uses a hybrid working model, with employees expected to work in the office at least two days per week. The base salary range is $84,000 to $126,000, plus benefits; the role may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with revenue journal entries, deferred revenue, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, or comparable ERP/CRM systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial/reporting analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in complex accounting scenarios.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Interest in contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in revenue accounting or a comparable role within a SaaS or subscription business.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, or internal/external audits.
• Proactive application of AI to scenarios where efficiency or effectiveness can be optimized.

Responsibilities

• Own North America revenue flux analysis each period, investigate variances, identify drivers, and communicate results to Revenue leadership.
• Lead the monthly deferred revenue process, including roll-forwards, reconciliations, and balance analysis, and ensure activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Prepare, review, and post revenue journal entries with complete and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with company policy and US GAAP (ASC 606).
• Review deals daily for accuracy and completeness, focusing on non-standard terms, and escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary Revenue Accounting Operations resource for questions from Sales, Channel, Licensing & Renewals, and Collections, including guidance on complex deals, invoices, and account activity.
• Contribute to process and control improvements that increase revenue-cycle efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparing supporting documentation and conducting process and control walkthroughs.
• Apply AI and agentic tooling to revenue workflows, including contract abstraction and review, account reconciliations, flux commentary, audit preparation, and accounting research.
• Share knowledge and technical guidance with teammates, including helping build AI fluency and defining appropriate safeguards and where professional judgment is required.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support healthy lifestyles for employees and their family members.
• Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• The role may be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations.

What This Job Offers

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