Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Revenue accounting is a core SaaS function because subscription contracts, renewals, usage-based pricing, and multi-element arrangements create accounting complexity that traditional product businesses rarely face. This Senior Revenue Accountant role sits at the intersection of billing, AR, and reporting, with explicit emphasis on contract evaluation under ASC 606 and disciplined month-end execution—work that directly reflects how a SaaS company converts bookings into recognized revenue.
From a SaaS career perspective, the role builds durable expertise in revenue recognition, audit readiness, and cross-functional operating cadence with Sales Ops, Legal, FP&A, and systems teams. Exposure to tools commonly used in subscription finance stacks (NetSuite, Chargebee) and collaboration with a BI function on automation also signals a path toward modern finance operations, where controls, data quality, and scalable processes matter as much as technical accounting.
This position is best suited to an accountant who prefers structured ownership—closing, documentation, exception handling, and stakeholder communication—while still engaging in problem-solving around complex contracts. It will fit someone aiming to deepen SaaS-specific revenue specialization and who is comfortable partnering broadly across business and technology teams to keep reporting accurate and compliant.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Company Description
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Job Description
We are looking for a Senior - Revenue Accountant (Level 2) in Chennai. You will lead monthly close activities related to Revenue, AR related journal entries and monthly Revenue reporting.
Prepare month-end journals, perform month-end closing and reporting activities; manage stakeholders communications for any exceptions, deviations issue resolutions.
Evaluate complex sales contracts to determine the appropriate treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 606), documenting management’s conclusions with appropriate references to accounting codification.
Partnering with the Power BI Team to identify processes which can be automated.
Support overall business unit reporting requirements. Develop knowledge and understanding of the financial systems that are critical to the reporting process.
Prepare analysis for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the management team.
Work closely with technical accounting, Finance, Legal, Sales, Sales Operations, FP&A, AR, IT, and various business owners on policies, processes, and programs to help drive key initiatives and process improvements.Ability to resolve complex accounting problems and being a team player.
Ability to support all the audit related queries.
Collaborate with the Internal Audit team to establish and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
Qualifications
Knowledge & first-hand experience of billing & revenue recognition, ASC 606, US GAAP is a plus.
Chartered Accountant preferred.
3+ years of related experience; preferably with a background in audit or SOX/ICFR control frameworks.
Understanding of revenue recognition principles and related accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606).
Experience working on tools like NetSuite and Chargebee
SaaS company experience is a plus.
Experience working on tools like NetSuite and Chargebee
CA degree is a must (3+ Years of Experience)
Strong work ethics, professional attitude and reliability
Additional Information
At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
