Senior Revenue Accountant

About Us Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge. At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact. Learn more at  diligent.com . Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Senior Revenue Accountant is to ensure the recognition of revenue in accordance with US GAAP, specifically focusing on the proper application of US GAAP for ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This position involves managing the product catalog and ensuring the correct revenue treatment for new packages and products. Additionally, the role includes participation in ad-hoc technical accounting projects and maintaining high visibility within the organization to ensure accurate application of US GAAP for new company-wide initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Revenue Accountant will closely collaborate with both the Senior Director, Revenue Operations, and the Chief Accounting Officer. We are seeking an individual with exceptional problem-solving skills who thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment, contributing to our ongoing success. Key Responsibilities Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing process Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting, and the general ledger structure for all of Diligent’s legal entities Identify non-routine revenue transactions, perform revenue calculations, record journal entries, and maintain appropriate supporting documentation Support in all compliance related matters as assigned including, but not limited to the group audit and all statutory audits worldwide Support integration of acquired businesses, including the convergence of revenue recognition policies and integration of acquired products into the product catalog. Remain apprised of new accounting standards updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and assist with the necessary implementation, as necessary Contribute to the efficiency of the Accounting team by participating in cross training, sharing job responsibilities, and serving as position backup for other team members Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders throughout the organization, including FP&A, Sales, and Marketing Develop and maintain appropriate internal accounting controls, systems, and procedures to ensure both timely and accurate financial reports Document policies, procedures and workflows for their areas of responsibility as well as support company-wide documentation, when necessary Develop and implement process improvement initiatives making accounting processes more accurate and efficient while maintaining and enhancing business reporting initiatives Provide support or act as accounting lead in enterprise-wide initiatives and assist in other special projects, including system upgrades/implementations, new product offerings, and other ad-hoc projects as assigned Required Experience/Skills Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or equivalent required. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP required 5 years accounting experience required NetSuite (or similar ERP) and Salesforce (or similar CRM) experience preferred Experienced with accounting concepts related to the software industry and international accounting is strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication and ability to relate and communicate effectively across all levels both inside and outside the accounting department. Hands-on, energetic, organized, team player with proven ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment and facilitate change, multitask effectively and work independently. Ability to prioritize projects, quickly determine the requirements to accomplish them, and analyze the processes to figure out how to simplify, automate, and improve them for increased efficiency. Excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and a sense of strong business ethics. Preferred Experience/Skills Big 4 and SaaS industry experience What Diligent Offers You   Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people.  Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.  Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.    We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com . 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