Technical Revenue Accounting & ASC 606
Own the accounting analysis for customer contracts, contract modifications, renewals, expansions, and terminations in accordance with ASC 606.
Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue recognition conclusions.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Standalone Selling Price (SSP) methodologies.
Partner with external auditors on all revenue-related technical accounting matters.
Revenue Close & Financial Reporting
Own the monthly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Own deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM).
Perform detailed MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, and revenue trend analysis.
Investigate revenue fluctuations and provide meaningful business insights to Finance leadership.
Commercial Partnership
Partner closely with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal before contracts are finalized.
Evaluate proposed deal structures and proactively identify revenue recognition implications.
Recommend alternative contract structures that support both commercial objectives and compliant, scalable revenue recognition.
Help the business understand revenue accounting implications before deals are executed—not after.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
Serve as the primary Accounting contact for revenue-related audit requests.
Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls.
Ensure revenue accounting remains compliant as products, pricing, and commercial models evolve.
Continuous Improvement
Partner closely with Billing Operations and the Financial Systems Manager to ensure revenue accounting processes remain scalable, automated, and well controlled.
Identify opportunities to simplify revenue accounting workflows and reduce manual effort.
Support enhancements to NetSuite ARM and related revenue systems.
Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other emerging technologies to improve analysis, documentation, and operational efficiency.
What you bring to the role :
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of experience in revenue accounting within a SaaS or subscription-based business.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
Experience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting revenue recognition implications.
Experience owning monthly revenue close responsibilities, including deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
Strong analytical and Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently research accounting guidance and communicate conclusions clearly.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strongly Preferred
CPA or public accounting experience.
NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) experience or comparable ERP revenue management experience.
Experience with subscription and usage-based revenue models.
Experience partnering with Deal Desk, Sales, RevOps, and Legal.
Experience with Salesforce, Zone Billing, or similar revenue management platforms.
Location: Strong preference for candidates located in Austin, Texas to work a hybrid (2-3 days a week) in our downtown headquarters.
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:
At AlertMedia, you won’t just build your career — you’ll be part of something meaningful, surrounded by people who genuinely care about the work and each other.
Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
401K with generous company match
Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other!
Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
A Best Places to Work company 10 years in a row and numerous other awards
Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails
Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team
You'll do meaningful work—while growing your career in a fast-moving, global company with an award-winning culture
About AlertMedia:
We are the leading risk intelligence and response platform — trusted by the largest companies in the world to protect their people and assets when it matters most. We are a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS company with more than 4,000 clients scaling rapidly across the globe. Our technology is unmatched with a unified platform, a 7+year history of AI innovation, a customer NPS of 70+, and a culture that sets us even further apart from our competition.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com .
Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.
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