01 Sep
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Algo+ USA
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Calgary
About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our finance team and play a critical role in scaling the revenue accounting function of a growing software company. This position is ideal for an accounting skilled who has developed strong SaaS revenue accounting expertise and is ready to take the next step toward broader ownership and leadership. The role sits at the intersection of accounting, systems, operations, tax compliance, and business partnership. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring revenue is recognized accurately, contract structures are evaluated appropriately, billing and revenue processes remain aligned, indirect tax obligations are managed effectively, and revenue-related processes continue to mature as the business grows. This is not a pure transactional accounting role. We are looking for someone who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology, solving operational challenges, collaborating across departments, and ultimately becoming a trusted owner of our revenue accounting function. Over time, this role is expected to evolve toward broader ownership of revenue accounting operations and provide a pathway to Revenue Accounting Manager or Director-level responsibilities. Revenue Accounting & Revenue Close You will serve as the primary operational owner of the monthly revenue accounting process. Responsibilities include: Preparing monthly revenue-related journal entries Maintaining deferred revenue roll forwards Preparing contract asset and contract liability schedules Reconciling or reviewing revenue-related balance sheet accounts Performing revenue analytics and month-over-month variance analysis Supporting monthly, quarterly,
and annual close requirements Ensuring complete and accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 Maintaining supporting documentation and audit-ready workpapers You will identify unusual transactions, understand the underlying business drivers, and proactively resolve issues before they impact financial reporting. Contract Review & ASC 606 Application You will review customer agreements and evaluate the accounting implications of software subscriptions, SaaS arrangements, professional services, implementation services, renewals, upsells, expansions, contract amendments, and multi-element arrangements. You will be expected to: Identify performance obligations Analyze standalone selling prices (SSP) Evaluate contract modifications Assess revenue recognition timing Determine appropriate allocations under ASC 606 Escalate complex technical matters when necessary The ideal candidate understands that revenue accounting is much more than booking entries—it starts with understanding how contracts are structured and how commercial decisions impact accounting outcomes. Order-to-Cash (O2C) Process Ownership This role will help ensure alignment between contracts, billing, revenue recognition, collections support, and general ledger reporting. Responsibilities include: Reviewing customer setup accuracy Monitoring billing process integrity Identifying revenue leakage risks Supporting collection and invoicing issue resolution Documenting process gaps Driving operational improvements Commission Ownership This role will review and own the commission process, with support from Staff Accountant. Responsibilities include: Reviewing direct and channel commission calculations Reviewing reconciliations for commission related accounts Ensuring accurate recording of commissions, aligned with ASC 606 Supporting Staff Accountant with Sales Operations and HR coordination to ensure commission accuracy and on-time
📌 Senior Revenue Accountant (Calgary)
🏢 Algo+ USA
📍 Calgary