The Revenue Accountant is responsible for managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process for Soutron Global’s SaaS subscription and professional services revenue streams. This role ensures compliance with ASC 606 and US GAAP, reviews customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue treatment, prepares journal entries for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, reconciles deferred and recognized revenue accounts, and supports audit and reporting requirements.
The Revenue Accountant partners closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance leadership to maintain accurate revenue records and contributes to process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Review new and amended customer contracts to determine revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606, including identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition
Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to subscription revenue, professional services revenue, deferred revenue, and related balance sheet accounts
Maintain and reconcile the deferred revenue schedule, ensuring accuracy of beginning balances, billings, revenue recognized, and ending balances
Prepare account reconciliations for revenue-related balance sheet accounts including deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and accounts receivable
Research variances in revenue-related accounts and provide explanations of actuals vs. forecast to management
Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process with accurate and timely revenue reporting
Draft technical accounting memos documenting the revenue treatment for non-standard or complex contractual arrangements
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to understand contract structures, amendments, and renewals
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits related to revenue recognition
Analyze subscription metrics including ARR, MRR, churn, and net revenue retention to support management reporting
Assist in the development and documentation of revenue recognition policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support system and process improvements related to billing, revenue recognition, and ERP workflows
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by the VP of Finance or Controller
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CERTIFICATION: CPA preferred or actively pursuing
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience, with direct experience in revenue recognition under ASC 606; SaaS or subscription-based business experience strongly preferred; public accounting experience a plus
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and US GAAP principles
Experience with SaaS revenue models including subscription, usage-based, and professional services revenue streams
Proficiency with ERP and billing systems; experience with NetSuite, Sage, or similar platforms preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft technical accounting memos
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders
Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is a plus