[Remote] Senior Revenue Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AlertMedia provides a Risk Intelligence and Response platform that helps organizations protect their people, operations, and brand. The Senior Revenue Accountant will serve as the technical accounting expert for revenue recognition, own the monthly revenue close and ASC 606 accounting, and partner with cross-functional teams on contracts, reporting, audits, controls, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting analysis for customer contracts, contract modifications, renewals, expansions, and terminations in accordance with ASC 606
• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue recognition conclusions
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Standalone Selling Price (SSP) methodologies
• Partner with external auditors on all revenue-related technical accounting matters
• Own the monthly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Own deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM)
• Perform detailed MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, and revenue trend analysis
• Investigate revenue fluctuations and provide meaningful business insights to Finance leadership
• Partner closely with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal before contracts are finalized
• Evaluate proposed deal structures and proactively identify revenue recognition implications
• Recommend alternative contract structures that support both commercial objectives and compliant, scalable revenue recognition
• Help the business understand revenue accounting implications before deals are executed—not after
• Serve as the primary Accounting contact for revenue-related audit requests
• Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls
• Ensure revenue accounting remains compliant as products, pricing, and commercial models evolve
• Partner closely with Billing Operations and the Financial Systems Manager to ensure revenue accounting processes remain scalable, automated, and well controlled
• Identify opportunities to simplify revenue accounting workflows and reduce manual effort
• Support enhancements to NetSuite ARM and related revenue systems
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other emerging technologies to improve analysis, documentation, and operational efficiency

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in revenue accounting within a SaaS or subscription-based business
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
• Experience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting revenue recognition implications
• Experience owning monthly revenue close responsibilities, including deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently research accounting guidance and communicate conclusions clearly
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Position is fully remote and open to candidates in Austin, Texas or other cities in the United States. Please note that we currently do not hire candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• CPA or public accounting experience
• NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) experience or comparable ERP revenue management experience
• Experience with subscription and usage-based revenue models
• Experience partnering with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal
• Experience with Salesforce, Zone Billing, or similar revenue management platforms

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Company-wide bonus program
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 100% paid for employees
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Rewards and incentives
• Opportunities to participate in community service and give back
• Access to the downtown Austin office, including a high-tech building gym and nearby running trails
• Ongoing career development opportunities through the Learning & Development team

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