Senior Revenue Accountant

Senior Revenue AccountantHybridAt Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.At Cloudflare, we're not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we're looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you're the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you'll fit right in.Available Locations: Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, New York City, NYRole SummaryThe Senior Revenue Accountant's primary responsibility is ensuring the Company's revenue recognition is in compliance with US GAAP and Company policies, while leaning heavily into AI-driven automation to enhance process efficiency and scalability. The role is both advisory and operational in nature, helping business partners make informed decisions while managing complex accounting processes—including token-based usage and evolving AI-related revenue streams—through the adoption of innovative, automated tools.Role ResponsibilitiesParticipates in accounting close activities, including:Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline close processes (ie flux analysis automation, enhancing reconciliations, automating large datasets)Partnering with other teams (legal, sales, etc.) to interpret, research, discuss, and / or process deal reviewsComplete contract accounting of executed customer contractsPreparation / review of journal entriesPreparation / review of reconciliations and related financial analysis for management and external reportingParticipates in Company-wide AI driven initiatives and cross-functional projects that directly impact or relate to the revenue accounting area, particularly increasing the revenue analytical capabilitiesProactively identify and implement AI-driven automation solutions to transform revenue accounting workflows, prioritizing process efficiency, scalability, and reduction of manual effort.Adopt a "clean sheet" methodology to evaluate operational processes, specifically leveraging generative AI and advanced automation tools to streamline complex tasks and enhance overall accuracy.Stay current on the latest financial accounting and reporting developments and U.S GAAP reporting requirements, as applicable.Mentors and supports junior members of the team and provides feedbackCommunicates any problems to senior management timelyPresent findings and solutions to the management team, while considering global impacts and subsequent guidance to influence other regions where appropriate to adopt a consistent process and policyEstablish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)Prepares schedules in support of the external audit process while also utilizing AI capabilities to streamline any workbooksCoordinates with the auditors on accounting issues and audit related queriesReviews and maintains controls as the business environment changes as a result of process, system and policy enhancements. Includes risk assessment and review of risk areasMust-Have SkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, or advanced experienceActive CPAAccounting/Audit firm experience preferred4+ years of experience in accounting rolesProven ability to leverage AI and automation tools to drive process efficiencies, data analysis, and workflow improvements.Strong understanding of revenue accounting rules under ASC 606Experience working with revenue related systems such as billing systems, ERP, and revenue recognition tool / subledgerRevenue accounting for SaaS revenue recognition and understanding of multi-element arrangementsAbility to work effectively with various departments, particularly SalesAbility to manage multiple prioritiesFlexibility to work under time constraints and deadlinesMust be meticulous, detail oriented, and organizedStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work independently, yet cooperatively and constructively in a team environmentHighly proficient in advanced MS ExcelCompensationCompensation may be adjusted depending on work location.San Francisco Estimated Base salary $131,000 - $180,000.New York Estimated Base salary $126,000 - $173,000.EquityThis role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.What Makes Cloudflare Special?We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare's enterprise customers--at no cost.Athenian Project : In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states.1.1.1.1 : We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here's the deal - we don't store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers.Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you!Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. 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