Do work that matters.
At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission:
To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitatingtimely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.
Our values which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right include:
We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off. As one of the fastest growing software companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand!AlertMedia is seeking a detail-oriented
Revenue Accounting Manager
to join the Accounting team based inAustin, Texas.
Who you are:
You’re a revenue recognition expert with a strong command of ASC 606, ensuring our financial operations are precise, compliant, and supportive of the company’s strategic growth. You oversee all aspects of revenue accounting functions including contract review, revenue recognition, revenue related processes and controls, and revenue systems, while ensuring timely and accurate revenue reporting. You play a pivotal role in aligning revenue recognition with accounting standards and business activities, collaborating seamlessly with teams across sales, revenue operations, and legal to verify compliance with contract terms.Your experience in high-growth environments has equipped you to lead the development and refinement of revenue and billing workflows.
You’re proactive and resourceful, approaching each task—large or small—with determination and care. Known for your meticulous attention to detail, you recognize the impact that timely, accurate financial operations have on the broader business.With a solid foundation in finance and accounting, you’re just as comfortable in spreadsheets and systems as you are working directly with clients and internal partners to ensure clarity and compliance in all financial reporting and revenue operations.
What you get to do every day:
- Analyze and interpret customer contracts, modifications, and terminations to determine appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606
- Work with sales, revenue operations, and legal teams to review and understand contract terms, ensuring alignment between contract language and revenue recognition policies
- Manage the month-end revenue close process including creating and reviewing journal entries, completing balance reconciliations for accounts receivable and deferred revenue related accounts, and performing MRR analysis
- Participate in financial close review meetings, delivering revenue results and key metrics to business leaders
- Identify, review and implement process improvements to the quote-to-cash process to increase operational efficiencies while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the underlying accounting records
- Manage the customer invoicing process and verify the accuracy and completeness of Accounts Receivables and Deferred Revenue
- Evaluating opportunities for further automation through integration of existing systems and assist with the setup, maintenance, and enhancement of revenue accounting systems, which include NetSuite, Zone Billing, and Avalara
- Serve as lead point of contact for the external auditors on all revenue and billing inquiries
- Design, document, implement and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls over revenue accounting cycle including commissions
- Assist in calculating commissions on a monthly basis
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in revenue recognition, preferably in a SaaS or technology company, with at least 2 years in a people manager role
- Propensity to automate processes for efficiency and data integrity
- Solid understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles, in particular, experience with ASC 606 for software companies
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong excel skills over large amounts of data (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)
- Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and revenue management software and tools, preferably experience with Salesforce, NetSuite and Zone Billing, or similar applications
- Demonstrated ability to translate accounting requirements / process into technical specifications and needs
- Strong leadership skills with experience leading, coaching and developing a team in a rapid growth environment
- Experience working with large volumes of customer transactions and interaction
- Strong analytical skills to provide insights on analysis and variance explanations related to the financial statements
Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:
- Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
- Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
- Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees
- 401K with a generous company match
- Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other
- Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
- A Best Places to Work company 8 years in a row and numerous other awards
- Access to brand new downtown office with 360-views of Austin, high-tech building gym, and nearby running trails
- Ongoing learning & career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team
About AlertMedia:
AlertMedia, backed by Vista Equity Partners, helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. AlertMedia supports essential communication for thousands of leading businesses—including DHL, JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, In-N-Out, and Walmart—in more than 130 countries. We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work.
Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers.
For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com. Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication. AlertMedia does not currently sponsor applicants for work visas.By applying for the role, you agree that Alert Media will use your Personal Information in connection with the recruitment process and in accordance with our Privacy Policy – https://www.alertmedia.com/legal/privacy-policy/
