What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Revenue Accounting position at Anthropic?
About the role:
We are looking for a Technical Revenue Accounting professional to join our Accounting Team. In this role, you will execute technical accounting evaluation for deal structuring, support revenue accounting operations, and contribute to process and system improvement initiatives. You will work cross-functionally across the organization and solve complex problems on a regular basis! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial infrastructure of an innovative company, come join us in our mission to build cutting-edge, safe AI.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical accounting expertise, partnering with Legal, GTM Finance, and Sales teams on revenue accounting guidance throughout the deal lifecycle
- Review revenue contracts and prepare checklist, month-end JEs, and technical accounting memos under manager’s guidance to ensure revenue recognition compliance under ASC 606
- Act as a preparer for revenue-related month end close activities and flux analysis
- Maintain and follow revenue recognition policies and procedures
- Conduct technical research on complex accounting matters and present findings, including for new product launches and GTM strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to drive effective collaboration
- Educate business partners understand revenue implications in clear, accessible terms
- Participate in and contribute to process improvement and system implementation projects
You may be a good fit if you:
- Have 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant focus on revenue recognition
- Have strong knowledge of ASC 606 with experience in deal structuring and contract review
- Have experience preparing technical accounting memos and revenue recognition policies
- Have hands-on experience with revenue recognition tools (e.g., NetSuite ARM, Workday Financial Management, Zuora RevPro)
- Possess strong communication skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders
- Have proven project management skills with ability to drive results
- Have a demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Take a proactive approach to identifying process improvements
Strong candidates may also:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- Have experience with deal desk or similar advisory work
- Work with consumption-based and subscription-based revenue models
- Have experience with B2B and B2C revenue streams and accounting operations
