# Senior Revenue Accountant

**Company:** [AlertMedia](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/alertmedia)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** ASC 606, US GAAP, Revenue Recognition, Netsuite Arm, Excel, Deferred Revenue, Journal Entries, Ssp Methodology, Revenue Reconciliation, Salesforce, Zone Billing, ChatGPT
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Owns revenue accounting and monthly close for a SaaS business, including ASC 606 contract analysis, deferred revenue, SSP methodology, NetSuite ARM, reporting, controls, and audit support. The role partners with Sales, Deal Desk, RevOps, Legal, and Billing Operations to structure compliant, scalable agreements.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Technical Revenue Accounting & ASC 606
- Own accounting analysis for customer contracts, modifications, renewals, expansions, and terminations under **ASC 606**.
- Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda.
- Develop, implement, and maintain **Standalone Selling Price (SSP)** methodologies.
- Partner with external auditors on revenue-related technical accounting matters.

### Revenue Close & Financial Reporting
- 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 MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, and revenue trend analysis.
- Investigate revenue fluctuations and provide business insights to Finance leadership.

### Commercial Partnership
- Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal before contracts are finalized.
- Evaluate deal structures and identify revenue recognition implications.
- Recommend contract structures that support commercial objectives and compliant, scalable revenue recognition.
- Explain revenue accounting implications before deals are executed.

### Audit, Controls & Compliance
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for revenue-related audit requests.
- Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance as products, pricing, and commercial models evolve.

### Continuous Improvement
- Partner with Billing Operations and the Financial Systems Manager to keep revenue accounting processes scalable, automated, and well controlled.
- Simplify workflows and reduce manual effort.
- Support enhancements to NetSuite ARM and related revenue systems.
- Use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to improve analysis, documentation, and operational efficiency.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of revenue accounting experience in 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 research accounting guidance independently and communicate conclusions clearly.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

## Nice-to-Haves
- CPA or public accounting experience.
- NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management 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.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
- Flexible time off and parental leave.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid for employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Rewards and incentives.
- Community service opportunities.
- Downtown office access, including a building gym and nearby running trails.
- Career development opportunities through Learning & Development.

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