Revenue Accounting Operations Anaylst II

Mimecast•Lexington, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a senior member of Mimecast’s North America Revenue Accounting Operations Team, the Senior Analyst serves as an accounting subject matter expert for the company’s SaaS business. The role owns North America revenue flux analysis, deferred revenue, and revenue journal entries, partnering with Sales, Channel, Licensing & Renewals, and Collections to ensure revenue is recorded accurately and in compliance with company policy and US GAAP (ASC 606). The analyst reviews deals for accuracy and completeness, responds to internal partners’ questions, and serves as a resource for complex deals. The role also supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and audit activities. The position contributes to process and control improvements and applies AI and agentic tooling to revenue workflows, including contract abstraction and review, account reconciliations, flux commentary, audit preparation, and accounting research. The analyst shares knowledge and technical guidance with teammates and helps build the team’s AI fluency, including judgment about appropriate and safe use of AI. The role follows Mimecast’s hybrid work model, with employees expected to work from the office at least two days per week. The base salary range is $84,000 to $126,000, plus benefits; the position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits. Final compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, role, level, and location.

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 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

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

Responsibilities

Own periodic North America revenue flux analysis, investigate variances, identify drivers, and communicate results to Revenue leadership.
Lead the monthly deferred revenue process, including roll-forwards, reconciliations, and balance analysis, ensuring 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 promptly.
Answer daily questions from internal partners in Sales, Channel, Licensing & Renewals, and Collections, providing 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 audits by preparing supporting documentation and participating in 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 team AI fluency and clarifying appropriate use and the need for professional judgment.