Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Revenue accounting is a high-leverage function in subscription software because revenue recognition sits at the intersection of product packaging, contracting, billing, and data quality. This Revenue Accountant role is featured because it is explicitly anchored in ASC 606 for SaaS and usage based models, with regular touchpoints across Revenue Operations, finance systems, data, and GTM teams. That cross functional surface area is where many SaaS finance careers become differentiated.
Over time, the work builds durable SaaS fluency: handling non standard arrangements, supporting month end close rigor, and translating contract terms into repeatable accounting treatment. The emphasis on reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support also develops the operating discipline that matters as SaaS companies scale volume and complexity. Exposure to tooling such as NetSuite and integrations with systems like Salesforce or Stripe further strengthens systems minded accounting experience that transfers across modern SaaS stacks.
This role tends to suit an early to mid career accountant who enjoys structured problem solving and can balance precision with cross team communication. It is a strong match for someone motivated by process improvement and automation, and who prefers work that blends technical accounting fundamentals with operational execution.
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
What’s the opportunity?
Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Manager, this position will play an important role in supporting and scaling Fin’s revenue accounting operations. You will collaborate across Accounting, Revenue Operations, Finance Systems, Data, and GTM teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition and help support a best-in-class accounting organization.
We are seeking a driven, open-minded, and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about revenue accounting operations, process improvements, and leveraging technology to build scalable solutions. This role requires strong communication skills, solid accounting fundamentals including US GAAP and ASC 606, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
What will I be doing?
- Assist in day-to-day revenue accounting activities to ensure compliance with ASC 606, internal policies, and external audits
- Support the monthly revenue close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
- Prepare revenue and AR-related account reconciliations and analyses to support general ledger balances
- Assist with revenue recognition for SaaS subscriptions, usage-based revenue, overages, ramped contracts, and other non-standard arrangements under ASC 606
- Partner with Revenue Operations, Finance Systems, and Data teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue-related data
- Perform variance and flux analysis to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and explain key business drivers
- Support external audits by preparing audit deliverables and responding to auditor inquiries
- Assist with maintaining and improving revenue accounting processes, controls, and documentation
- Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability of the monthly close and reporting processes
- Assist with ad hoc analyses, user acceptance testing, reporting, and special projects as needed
What skills do I need?
- 2–3 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry
- Curiosity to challenge the status quo and leverage technology to build scalable processes and streamline accounting operations
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and foundational knowledge of ASC 606
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Systems, Data, and GTM teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA or progress toward CPA is a strong plus
- Experience working in NetSuite (NetSuite ARM experience preferred)
- Experience with SaaS and/or usage-based revenue models
- Familiarity with Stripe, Salesforce (SFDC), and Snowflake is a plus
- Knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition concepts
- Interest in automation, AI tools, and process improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining process documentation and controls
Benefits
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We are a well-treated bunch with awesome benefits! If there’s something important to you that’s not on this list, talk to us!
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Regular compensation reviews - great work is rewarded!
- Unlimited access to Claude Code and best-in-class AI tools; experimentation & building is encouraged & celebrated.
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 401k plan & match
- In-office bicycle storage
- Fun events for employees, friends, and family!
*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
The base salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is $129,000-$154,000. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
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