What We Do
At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe.
What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian
We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.
The Role
As a Senior Revenue Accountant at GoGuardian, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606. You will play a key role in analyzing revenue transactions, preparing supporting schedules, and the month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, a keen eye for detail, and a thorough understanding of ASC 606 for SaaS and service based contracts.
What You'll Do
- Perform monthly revenue close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and drive enhancements to the efficiency and accuracy of revenue accounting operations; the qualified individual will be expected to drive system improvement and automation projects
- Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606
- Prepare and maintain detailed revenue schedules and reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve revenue-related issues and support business operations
- Support the maintenance of revenue recognition systems and tools
- Assist management with the assessment and documentation for unusual revenue transactions
- Prepare external audit schedules and assist with audit requests, ensuring accurate and timely support throughout the audit process
- Stay up to date on revenue accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance
Who You Are
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on revenue recognition
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA designation preferred
- Experience with high-growth companies, ideally in the Software as a Service(SaaS) industry
- Working knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Experience with subscription billing platforms and systems (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe, Zuora)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into business operations
- Proficiency in either Intacct or Netsuite
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage and manipulate large datasets
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a private equity owned business and/or public accounting
- Working knowledge of Intacct and Salesforce CPQ billing systems
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee stock option plan.
- Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break.
- A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: learning funds, lifestyle funds, online yoga & meditation classes, fertility & adoption reimbursement, giving funds with company match, and more…
Plus the intangible:
- A varied and challenging role in a global and highly innovative high-growth company.
- Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.
The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.
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