Senior Revenue Accountant

Senior Revenue Accountant

From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We're looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to be responsible for timely and accurate revenue recognition and will report to the Revenue Manager.

This role will work on all aspects of the revenue accounting process to ensure accurate and complete financial information. This includes, but is not limited to, sales contract review for revenue implications and executing month-end and year-end close activities. In addition, this position will require impeccable attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines. You will maintain best-in-class processes and controls to support the seamless execution of our revenue recognition activities and assist in the design, integration and testing of automated solutions to further scale and streamline revenue processes as Fivetran and dbt Labs, who merged in June 2026, work to align their end-to-end OTC processes.

This is a full-time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

What You'll Do

• Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables in NetSuite (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics and reporting), in compliance with ASC 606
• Perform ongoing contract review of closed deals and ensure appropriateness of revenue inputs for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
• Assist in tracking and assessing non-standard revenue contracts, as needed, for appropriateness of revenue recognition
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos supporting judgmental revenue recognition positions, ensuring conclusions are well-documented and audit-ready
• Prepare revenue-related system reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution
• Assist in design, data integration and testing of NetSuite ARM
• Participate in testing for revenue system enhancements to ensure new features support compliance and data integrity
• Clearly and completely document all processes and procedures in line with control activities
• Support SOX and internal control walkthroughs, testing, and documentation for the revenue cycle, partnering with internal and external auditors as needed
• Identify process improvements and assist in automation efforts to drive efficiency
• Participate in ad hoc projects, such as supporting external audit requirements

Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of combined experience in revenue and/or public accounting
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606
• Experience working in high-growth, SaaS companies
• You can demonstrate advanced Excel skills and work with large datasets
• You are meticulous and well-organized. You strive for precision and thrive in an environment of changing processes, working with multiple data sources, and driving multiple tasks to completion
• You are passionate about process, continuous improvement, and leveraging technology
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills. Your approach is clear, thoughtful and service-oriented
• You are a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership over your work and that of the team
• You approach new learning experiences with confidence and curiosity
• You value working together and how you can contribute to the goals and success of the team and company. You have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively with the team and across functions in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Systems: NetSuite ARM, Salesforce, Rocketlane, Stripe, SQL
• Experience in the SaaS industry working with subscription, usage/consumption and professional services revenue recognition
• Experience with ERP system implementations, mergers and other process improvements
• CPA License

Oakland Pay Range $109,987 — $131,989.50 USD OTE (On Target Earning) $113,987 — $136,789.50 USD

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays (including a year end Global Week of Rest), and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

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