Sr. Revenue Accountant

Pendo•Raleigh, NC

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pendo’s Revenue Accounting team supports the order-to-cash process and helps ensure revenue is recognized accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with technical accounting standards. The team partners closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Systems, and external auditors to translate complex revenue requirements into scalable processes. As a Sr. Revenue Accountant, you will contribute to the revenue recognition process end to end, with a focus on ASC 606, complex contract review, technical accounting research, and monthly revenue reporting. You will help reduce manual work by leveraging automation tools, data flows, integrations, and AI-enabled tools while coaching junior team members and strengthening cross-functional alignment. This role is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
4+ years of relevant experience in technical revenue accounting, preferably with a combination of public accounting and fast-paced SaaS industry experience.
Deep, practical working knowledge of ASC 606, including standalone selling price, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
Practical experience supporting SaaS revenue models and applying technical accounting guidance to real order-to-cash processes.
Experience supporting financial reporting, including revenue variance analysis and key revenue review controls.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong proficiency using generative AI tools, including optimizing prompts, evaluating outputs, and understanding how AI can support technical research and accounting problem-solving.
Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience reviewing junior team members’ work and mentoring others on technical accounting principles and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Workday Financials experience.
Salesforce experience.
CPA license.
Zuora experience.

Responsibilities

Review complex customer contracts for ASC 606 considerations and assess the operational impact of contract terms.
Research and document policy positions on areas such as standalone selling price, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
Draft technical accounting memos and documentation for accounting policy elections, including ASC 606-related positions.
Communicate conclusions clearly to internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Research and support the adoption of new accounting systems, features, and automation opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve alignment, reduce manual revenue processes, and scale revenue operations as Pendo grows.
Develop training and documentation for cross-functional teams to support consistent understanding and compliant application of complex revenue policies.
Help ensure Sales, Revenue Operations, and Systems teams have clear guidance on revenue-related processes.
Participate in month-end close and support accurate monthly revenue reporting.
Perform key revenue review controls, variance analysis, and process improvements that help shorten timelines while maintaining compliance.
Coach and mentor junior team members on daily challenges, technical accounting principles, and professional development within the revenue recognition function.
Review work thoughtfully and help raise the quality and consistency of team output.
Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in technical accounting research, memo drafting, and complex problem-solving.
Apply sound judgment when evaluating outputs and incorporating AI into accounting and finance workflows.
Perform other accounting duties as assigned.
Balance flexibility with ownership while supporting the broader needs of the accounting organization.