What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Accountant position at Sonar?
Why Should I Apply
At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.
The impact you will have
Reporting to the Global Revenue Controller, and as a part of the global Accounting Team, execute the monthly and quarterly accounting processes for Revenue-related areas under both US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements while contributing to the overall transformation and growth of the accounting function in an exciting high-growth software company.
On a daily basis, you will
At Sonar, we are a global workforce and recognize the value of different backgrounds, and global cultures.
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the clear results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.
Please note that applications submitted through agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered.
At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.
The impact you will have
Reporting to the Global Revenue Controller, and as a part of the global Accounting Team, execute the monthly and quarterly accounting processes for Revenue-related areas under both US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements while contributing to the overall transformation and growth of the accounting function in an exciting high-growth software company.
On a daily basis, you will
- Perform reviews of non-standard contracts and conclude on appropriate accounting treatment
- Work in tandem with cross-functional teams to understand and assess revenue transactions throughout the year
- Support research for and preparation of technical accounting memos, primarily associated with revenue-related topics, but can encompass other accounting topics as needed
- Prepare and analyze Deferred Revenue waterfall schedule supporting the total recorded deferred revenue balance for select sales channels
- Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for revenue-related areas under both US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements (including accounting for deferred contract acquisition costs)
- Execute assigned responsibilities for the monthly close process, ensuring all items on the close checklist have been completed
- Assist with process improvements, risk mitigation and internal control enhancements for the revenue process
- Support the external audit process, including the preparation of audit support schedules and preparation of analytical review documentation as it relates to revenue and contract costs
- Work and collaborate within a team environment to share knowledge and information
- Communicate timely and effectively both in-person and working remotely status, progress challenges to ensure timely completion and review of all work deliverables
- Contribute to the implementation of the revenue sub-ledger and other systems and tools
- And other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- CPA or Master’s degree is preferred
- 3 years of progressive accounting experience (Big 4 accounting experience is a plus)
- Experience in technology industry is a plus
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 is required
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel are required (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with Netsuite, Aptitude RevStream, Google collaboration tools and Salesforce a plus
- Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness – and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). We believe that the best idea wins and everyone has a voice.
- We believe that great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly and laid-back while still being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550 SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can relate!
- We embrace work-life balance. It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is why we have a flexible work policy that includes remote and in-office hybrid work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).
- We have a growth mindset. We love to learn and believe that continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
At Sonar, we are a global workforce and recognize the value of different backgrounds, and global cultures.
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the clear results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.
Please note that applications submitted through agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered.
