Senior Revenue Accountant

Axon•Boston, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and complete revenue and cost accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Technology teams to support the monthly close, analyze revenue trends, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys applying technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and collaboration to drive high-quality financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Sales, Product, Legal, and Professional Services teams
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving processes
Advanced Excel skills
Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
Ability to influence, build consensus, and drive continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred
revenue accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience in a SaaS, technology, or services-based business environment is a plus
ASC 606 experience preferred
experience with data analytics tools, ERP systems, or revenue automation tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end order-to-cash process and how upstream activities impact revenue recognition and financial reporting
Perform monthly and quarterly analytical reviews to ensure revenue and related accounts are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards
Prepare and record journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Professional Services, Operations, FP&A, and IT to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and accurate reporting
Support the design, enhancement, and maintenance of reporting and analytics related to revenue and related metrics
Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls, including execution of key SOX controls and documentation of processes
Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations
Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed