Company Description
Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
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.
