Senior Revenue Accountant

About the Opportunity

Seattle Search Group is partnering with an innovative technology company seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant(Contract) to support its finance team during a critical period of growth. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong revenue accounting experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position will play a key role in month-end close, revenue recognition, financial reporting, contract review, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with finance and operational teams.

This individual will be responsible for managing key accounting functions with a strong emphasis on subscription and contract revenue accounting. The role will support financial reporting, maintain the integrity of revenue and billing data, assist with month-end close activities, and collaborate across multiple departments to ensure accurate financial results.

The position also offers the opportunity to participate in systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvements designed to improve the scalability and efficiency of the accounting organization.

• Review customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Maintain accurate contract, billing, and revenue information within financial systems.
• Ensure customer invoices are issued accurately and timely.
• Prepare and reconcile revenue, deferred revenue, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze revenue activity and investigate variances.
• Support accounting for contract renewals, amendments, pricing changes, and other complex revenue transactions.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Perform financial statement variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation of internal financial reporting packages.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.

• Participate in ERP and financial systems enhancement projects.
• Support integration between financial, billing, and operational systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and reporting.
• Assist with developing accounting policies and strengthening internal controls.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial data accurately reflects contractual agreements and business activity.
• Support external audit requests and compliance initiatives.

• Maintain consistency between contract information, billing records, and financial reporting.
• Monitor recurring revenue activity and related financial metrics.
• Reconcile operational data with accounting records.
• Assist in improving reporting accuracy and financial data quality across multiple systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606).
• Experience with recurring revenue, subscription-based, or contract-driven business models preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:

• Software
• SaaS
• Technology
• Subscription-based businesses
• Professional services

• Contract position
• Hybrid schedule
• Minimum three days per week onsite in Seattle
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

This role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities beyond traditional general ledger work. The selected candidate will work closely with finance leadership while supporting revenue accounting, financial reporting, systems improvements, and cross-functional business initiatives in a growing technology organization. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges and improving financial processes in a dynamic environment.