Senior Revenue Accountant

Sovos Compliance•,

41d

About The Position

Sovos is a global tax compliance and regulatory reporting software company, serving over 100,000 clients across more than 70 countries. We help businesses navigate a rapidly evolving landscape of tax rules, e-invoicing mandates, and regulatory obligations. As we continue to grow through both organic expansion and acquisitions, we are building the teams and processes to sustain that momentum. We are looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to support our global revenue recognition function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant revenue accounting in accordance with ASC 606, while playing a critical part in building scalable processes and integrating revenue accounting for future acquired entities. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Revenue Recognition.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles and their practical application in a SaaS or software environment
At least 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on revenue recognition
CPA certification required or actively pursuing
Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite strongly preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, FP&A, and external auditors
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, paired with a continuous improvement mindset
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check and drug test upon hire

Responsibilities

Perform global revenue recognition accounting in compliance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue across all product lines and geographies
Prepare and review monthly revenue journal entries, deferred revenue schedules, and related account reconciliations
Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization
Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate revenue accounting processes, working cross-functionally with IT, FP&A, and Operations to implement improvements, leveraging AI to perform review and analysis where applicable
Develop and document scalable revenue accounting workflows and internal controls to support the company's continued growth
Partner with the systems team to optimize the use of revenue management tools and ERP functionality
Assist in the post-acquisition integration of revenue accounting to ensure a smooth transition and consistent application of revenue recognition policies
Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606 matters, providing guidance and training to finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders as needed