Revenue Accountant

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Role Description

As a Revenue Accountant, you will join a high-performing Order to Cash accounting team responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial results while supporting a collaborative team culture. In this role, you will play a key part in revenue accounting operations, including supporting the monthly close and quarterly reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and maintaining effective internal controls.

You will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering teams to support and scale revenue programs, while also helping drive process improvements as Dropbox continues to grow and evolve. You will primarily support Dropbox’s outbound business, taking ownership of the accounting for emerging initiatives, Sales Compensation, and Market Development Funds (MDF) programs. You will develop technical accounting conclusions in these areas and ensure programs are accounted for in compliance with relevant accounting guidance.

This role offers the opportunity to partner cross-functionally and take ownership of the accounting for key business programs, while influencing scalable accounting processes and exploring the use of AI and automation to enhance accounting workflows. The Revenue Accountant will report to the Revenue Manager and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization. This role may require light travel to meet with internal team members

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial reporting deliverables within areas of ownership
• Own accounting for outbound revenue programs, including emerging programs, Sales Compensation, Market Development Funds (MDF), ensuring accurate and timely recognition in accordance with accounting policies
• Evaluate and document technical accounting conclusions in accordance with ASC 606 and ASC 340 for new and evolving go-to-market initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Channel teams to understand program design, provide accounting guidance, and thoughtfully evaluate program structures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Develop, document, and enhance revenue accounting processes and internal controls, including ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including evaluating and leveraging AI tools, in partnership with Systems and other teams to improve the efficiency and scalability of revenue accounting operations
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to ad hoc projects and business initiatives

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in revenue accounting, including experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or a high-growth technology company
• Strong understanding and practical application of revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606 & ASC 340)
• Experience working with complex revenue arrangements, preferably in a SaaS or subscription-based business model
• Experience evaluating, documenting, and communicating technical accounting conclusions, including drafting accounting memos and policies in compliance with accounting standards
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements through automation and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, prepare journal entries, and perform ad hoc analyses
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, including navigating ambiguity and evolving business processes
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 in a SaaS or subscription-based business model, including ratable and usage-based revenue recognition
• Has worked cross functionally with a Go-to-Market organization
• Exposure to sales compensation, rebates, or Market Development Fund (MDF) accounting
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements or implement scalable accounting processes

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