Senior Revenue Accountant

Imagine a role where your expertise in revenue accounting becomes the catalyst for our company's growth. Here, every sales order you review and every figure you report isn't just a number—it's a step towards our collective success. With the volume and complexity of orders scaling up, your knack for precision and strategic thinking will turn challenges into triumphs. As we diversify our product portfolio, your insights will navigate us through new accounting landscapes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. This role is your stage to shine—tracking ARR and Deployed Units with finesse, transforming manual processes into masterpieces of efficiency. Join Evolv as our next Revenue Accountant and be the driving force in a team where your analytical acumen, proactive problem-solving, and passion for continuous improvement shape the future of our company's financial integrity and success. 
 

 
In the first 30 days, you will: 

• Begin to grasp the order process flow, recognizing key items in orders and starting to understand when and how to address questions or concerns. 

• Apply meticulous attention to detail to ensure understanding and handling of orders are error-free and compliant. 

• Start to interact with team members and stakeholders, laying the groundwork for future collaboration and communication. 

Within 3 to 6 months, you will: 

• Gain the ability to independently review sales orders, maintain revenue reporting accuracy, and ensure sales order approvals process efficiently, avoiding bottlenecks. 

• Utilize analytical thinking to understand and navigate the key systems, finding relevant information efficiently. 

• Know the appropriate contacts for resolving questions and start building relationships with stakeholders, enhancing teamwork and process efficiency. 

• Begin to comprehend key accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work. 

By the end of the first year, you will: 

• Gain the ability to independently review sales orders, maintain revenue reporting accuracy, and ensure sales order approvals process efficiently, avoiding bottlenecks. 

• Updating installation and fulfillment dates per revenue recognition rules 

• Utilize analytical thinking to understand and navigate the key systems, finding relevant information efficiently. 

• Know the appropriate contacts for resolving questions and start building relationships with stakeholders, enhancing teamwork and process efficiency. 

• Begin to comprehend key accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work. 

Accounting Acumen: 

• Strong foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices is essential. 

• Recording and reconciling all revenue accounts in accordance with US GAAP and ASC 606. Knowledge of lessor accounting under ASC 842 a plus.  

• Ability to identify and accounting for monthly accruals  

• Capability of applying the revenue recognition standards, specifically ASC 606, to ensure accurate and compliant accounting of revenue streams. 

• Reporting Skills: 

• Competency in handling multiple revenue reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, and meeting deadlines. 

• Willingness to learn and take on responsibilities for reporting metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), and Deployed Units. 

• Assisting with ad hoc requests and reporting. 
  

Attention to Detail: 

• Ensures precision in financial transactions, compliance with standards like ASC 606 and ASC 842, and accuracy in financial reporting, thereby maintaining the integrity of accounting records. 

• Reviewing sales orders, bookings, and contracts, managing approvals in NetSuite and Salesforce 

• Team Engagement: 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams such as Order Entry and Logistics, as well as the broader accounting team. 

• Strong communication skills and the capability to work in a team-oriented environment to ensure cohesive operations and the achievement of common goals. 

• Participating with the accounting team in managing the general ledger, and closing the books 

• Serving as a main point of contact for auditors for revenue testing 

• Assisting the accounts receivable team with resolving invoicing issues 
  

Personal Development: 

• Eagerness and commitment to personal growth and professional development within the role. 

• This role offers a path for growth through a deep understanding of revenue accounting and exposure to other areas of accounting, including accruals, management of sales programs, and engagement in various business initiatives. 
  

Analytical Thinking: 

• Involves interpreting complex financial data to inform strategic decisions, forecasting revenue trends, and contributing to financial planning, crucial for organizational growth and stability. 
  

Adaptability: 

• Reflects the ability to embrace change, stay current with evolving accounting practices and regulations, and maintain resilience in dynamic business environments, ensuring consistent performance and flexibility in task management. 
  

You will be joining the Accounting team and reporting directly to the Manager of Revenue Accounting.

This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts. We have a hybrid policy that requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000- $148,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.   

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.   

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:   
 

• The specific salary range for your preferred location   

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings   

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay   
  

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.  

Education & Credentials

• CPA license or candidates who are you actively pursuing certification are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

Accounting Knowledge

• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company
• Hands-on experience applying US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules?
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842?
• Experience preparing or reviewing revenue-related journal entries, accruals, or reconciliations?

Collaboration & Audits

• Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors on revenue-related testing?

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who: 

• Do the right thing, always; 

• Put people first' 

• Own it; 

• Win together; and continue to  

• Be bold, stay curious. 
  

Our Benefits Include: 

• Equity as part of your total compensation package 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match) 
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you 
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development 
• Subscription to Calm 

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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