Lead AR Accountant

Innovate with purposeAt BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or in a remote-eligible role, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another. Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech CompanyWe are seeking an experienced Lead AR Accountant to join our revenue accounting team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting related to our revenue streams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, specifically ASC 606, experience with revenue accounting and accounts receivable, and a proven track record of managing complex reconciliations and processes.This position requires extensive cross-functional partnership with teams across the organization, including Sales Operations, Sales, Business Development, Deal Desk, Customer Success, Legal, FP&A, Data/Analytics, Revenue Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance System, Treasury, and Operations, to ensure accurate reporting and drive process improvements.Contract Customer BillingOwn end‑to‑end billing for a portfolio of contract and strategic partners, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete invoices in accordance with commercial terms and BILL policies.Review customer contracts, order forms, amendments, and pricing schedules to determine appropriate billing cadence, milestones, and one‑time vs recurring fees.Partner with Sales Ops, Business Development, engineering, finance system, and Legal to ensure contract structures and billing mechanics align with revenue recognition and AR requirements.Partner with Sales Ops, Customer Success and deal desk teams to address customer requests. Collections & Receivables ManagementManage A/R aging, lead collection efforts on past‑due balances, and reduce DSO and write‑offs while maintaining a strong customer experience.Collaborate with Customer Success, and Sales to resolve short‑pays, disputes, and unapplied cash, including recommending payment plans or settlements within policy.Manage allowance and bad debt assessments for higher‑risk accounts, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and audit‑ready.Accounts Receivable & Revenue ReconciliationsReview monthly and quarterly reconciliations for AR, unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, contract assets/liabilities, and other revenue‑related accounts, resolving variances independently as a senior revenue accountant level.Build and maintain roll‑forward schedules and supporting analyses that connect operational drivers (volumes, rates, tiers) to GAAP balances and period‑over‑period movements.Design and improve reconciliation processes and controls to support SOX compliance, scalability, and automation.Propose process improvements to reduce time spent on complex manual processesRevenue Reporting & Cross‑Functional AnalyticsPartner with FP&A, Data/Analytics, Revenue Operations, and Product to design, modify, and maintain revenue and billing reports that support forecasting, performance metrics, and investor/management reporting.Investigate discrepancies in reported counts, rates, or amounts (e.g., usage, volume tiers, revenue share), and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders.Provide revenue and AR insights (trends by product, partner, segment, and cohort) and act as a thought partner to stakeholders, translating complex accounting into clear, decision‑ready narratives.Partner with Finance transformation team to design and perform UATs for new products or existing products reporting enhancements. Close & ComplianceIndependently own recurring month‑end and quarter‑end close tasks for assigned revenue and AR areas, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.Propose and prepare one‑time/non‑recurring journal entries for complex issues (e.g., contract amendments, corrections, new products, manual true‑ups) with minimal guidance.Ensure processes and workpapers are fully SOX‑compliant, operate controls as designed, and identify control or process gaps with proposed remediation plans.Support internal and external audits, including providing reconciliations, documentation, and process walkthroughs for revenue and AR areas.Support monthly and quarterly financial statements reporting flux analysis and ad hoc analysisWe’d love to chat if you have:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA or equivalent is preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountingStrong knowledge of GAAP, especially related toASC606.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsEffective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with senior management and cross-functional teamsTrack record of building out new processes.Experience with NetSuite is a plusProficient with Excel and experience with data analytical tools such as Tableau or Alteryx is a plusMust be a self-starter and deadline-driven to work in a fast-paced environment within tight deadlinesHave the ability to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, be a team player, and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances requireVisa Sponsorship: Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.The estimated salary range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role. Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits.San Jose pay range$99,800—$124,800 USDWhat’s in it for you? Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well. Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL: 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)HSA & FSA accounts Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discountsWellness & Fitness initiativesEmployee recognition and referral programsAnd much moreDon’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. 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