Senior Technical Revenue Accountant Job Boise area,Idaho USA,Accounting

Accountabilities

Technical revenue accounting:
Review complex customer contracts, contract amendments, and non-standard transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and internal accounting policies.
Accounting research and documentation:
Research technical accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported accounting assessments and memoranda for complex or judgmental transactions.
New products and commercial models:
Evaluate new products, pricing structures, consumption-based models, and evolving commercial arrangements to identify their revenue recognition implications.
Independent accounting judgment:
Analyze novel or complex transactions, develop defensible accounting conclusions, and escale significant or highly judgmental matters when appropriate.
Cross-functional deal support:
Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Finance, Order Management, and other stakeholders to provide revenue recognition guidance throughout the contracting process.
Contract and deal evaluation:
Review proposed deal structures, contract terms, and non-standard provisions before execution, identifying accounting risks and recommending practical solutions that balance commercial goals with accounting requirements.
Stakeholder guidance:
Explain complex accounting concepts clearly to business partners and help teams understand the revenue implications of proposed customer arrangements.
Policy development and training:
Support the development and delivery of ASC 606 policies, guidance, tools, and training for revenue accounting and cross-functional teams.
Strategic initiatives:
Contribute to new product launches, pricing and consumption model changes, acquisitions, process improvements, and other business initiatives requiring technical accounting expertise.
Controls and audit readiness:
Maintain documentation supporting significant accounting conclusions, internal controls, and external audit requirements; assist with audit requests and quarterly reviews.
Systems and process improvements:
Collaborate with Revenue Operations and other teams to incorporate technical revenue accounting requirements into system implementations and process changes.
Consistent policy application:
Translate technical accounting conclusions into practical guidance and process documentation to promote consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the business.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in revenue recognition and technical revenue accounting, particularly under ASC 606.
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
A CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred; candidates working toward a qualification are also encouraged.
Experience in revenue accounting within a software, SaaS, or technology business is preferred.
Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles and the ability to evaluate complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and non-standard transactions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and other functional teams, as well as external auditors and legal counsel.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and practical decision-making skills, with the ability to develop well-supported conclusions.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation.

Desirable skills and experience:

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, Salesforce, revenue recognition systems such as Rev Pro, or ERP platforms such as Workday.
Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.
Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar solutions to support research and productivity.
Public accounting experience.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial data and analyses.

Benefits

Flexible working culture:
Access flexible working arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.
Competitive employee benefits:
Access to benefits and well-being programs tailored to the employee's region.
Professional development:
Opportunities to build…