What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Revenue Accountant position at Brandlive?
About Brandlive:
Brandlive is a cutting-edge platform that empowers brands to create engaging and interactive video content. Our platform helps businesses connect with their audiences in dynamic and impactful ways, making video content creation seamless and engaging.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, compliance with ASC 606, and process optimization for a fast-paced SaaS environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in revenue accounting, enjoys working cross-functionally, and thrives in a dynamic and evolving business landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Revenue Recognition:
- Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 and company policies.
- Review and analyze contracts to determine proper revenue treatment, including identifying performance obligations, variable considerations, and contract modifications.
- Work closely with Sales to structure customer agreements in compliance with accounting policies.
- Month-End Close & Reporting:
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals for revenue-related accounts.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Maintain deferred revenue schedules and prepare revenue-related reports for management.
- Billing & Collections Support:
- Collaborate with billing teams to ensure invoices align with contractual agreements.
- Assist in reconciling unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, and subscription-based revenue streams.
- Support the AR team in resolving revenue-related disputes.
- Process Improvement & Systems Optimization:
- Identify opportunities to automate and enhance revenue accounting processes.
- Support system implementations and improvements in ERP and revenue recognition tools (e.g., NetSuite, Zuora, HubSpot, Maxio, or RevPro).
- Audit & Compliance:
- Support internal and external audit requests related to revenue recognition and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and assist in documentation efforts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and best practices for SaaS revenue recognition.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-6 years of revenue accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology industries.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and SaaS-specific revenue considerations.
- Experience with ERP and revenue automation systems (e.g., NetSuite, Zuora, Maxio, RevPro, or HubSpot).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- CPA certification (preferred but not required).
Why Join Brandlive:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers live video experiences for leading brands worldwide.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- A chance to make a significant impact on the future of video content creation and delivery.
If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about the opportunity to be part of a talented team in shaping the future of live video experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Brandlive.
Brandlive Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected by law. Brandlive will conduct a background check on final candidates following a formal offer of employment as a condition of employment. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with applicable law.
