Senior Revenue Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Revenue Accountant
The Elevator Pitch

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying accounting principles to ensure accuracy and consistency in revenue recognition. You’ll be focused on processing and reviewing standard revenue contracts, ensuring compliance with ASC606, and supporting the monthly close process. It’s a strong opportunity to deepen your revenue accounting skills, learn from experienced Accountants on the team, and build a foundation that prepares you for more complex contract analysis as your career progresses.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will:

• Begin to grasp the order process flow, recognizing key items in orders and starting to understand when and how to address questions or concerns.
• Apply meticulous attention to detail to ensure understanding and handling of orders are error-free and compliant.
• Start interacting with team members and stakeholders, laying out the groundwork for future collaboration and communication.

Within 3 to 6 months, you will:

• Develop the ability to independently review and process standard, repeatable sales orders, and revenue contracts.
• Know the appropriate contacts for resolving questions and start building relationships with stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and process efficiency.
• Begin to comprehend key accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work.

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Empower Revenue Accountant to independently review sales orders, maintain revenue reporting accuracy, and ensure sales order approvals process efficiently, avoiding bottlenecks
• Consistently process routing contracts and maintain accurate revenue records with minimal supervision.
• Updating installation and fulfillment dates in line with revenue recognition rules
• Investigate approaches to understand and navigate the key systems, finding relevant information efficiently and independently.
• Partner with Sr. Revenue Accountant (or other relevant leaders) on ad hoc analysis and complex contract reviews to gain exposure and expand skill set. Utilize opportunities to incorporate accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Accounting Acumen:

• Strong foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices is essential.
• Record and reconcile revenue accounts for standard contracts in accordance with US GAAP and ASC605 policies.
• Identify needed monthly accruals
• Experience to applying the revenue recognition standards, specifically ASC 606, to ensure accurate and compliant accounting of revenue streams.
  

Reporting Skills:

• Ability to prioritize handling multiple ad hoc revenue reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
• Support tracking key metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), and Deployed Units.
  

Attention to Detail:

• Ensure precision in financial transactions, compliance with standards like ASC 606 and ASC 842, and accuracy in financial reporting, thereby maintaining the integrity of accounting records.
• Review sales orders, bookings, and contracts, managing approvals in NetSuite and Salesforce
  

Team Engagement:

• Collaborate effectively with various teams such as Order Entry and Logistics, as well as the broader accounting team.
• Strong communication skills and the capability to work in a team-oriented environment to ensure cohesive operations and the achievement of common goals.
• Support the accounting team in managing the general ledger, and closing the books
• Serve as main point of contact for auditors for revenue testing of routine contracts
• Assist the accounts receivable team with resolving invoicing issues
  

Personal Development:

• Eagerness and commitment to personal growth and professional development within the role.
• The role offers a path for growth through a deep understanding of revenue accounting and exposure to other areas of accounting, including accruals, management of sales programs, and engagement in various business initiatives.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

You will join Evolv’s Accounting team and report directly to the Manager of Revenue Accounting.

You will be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented team that values accuracy, accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement. The team works closely with partners across Finance, Sales Operations, Order Entry, Logistics, and Accounts Receivable to support a scalable and accurate revenue process.

Where is the role located? 

This role is based at Evolv’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. We follow a hybrid work model and require employees to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

Compensation and Transparency Statement 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $79,000- $129,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.  

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.  

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:  

• The specific salary range for your preferred location  

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings  

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay  
  

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. 

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• CPA license or candidates who are you actively pursuing certification are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

Accounting Knowledge

• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company
• Hands-on experience applying US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842
• Experience preparing or reviewing revenue-related journal entries, accruals, or reconciliations

Collaboration & Audits

• Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors on revenue-related testing

Benefits

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:

• Do the right thing, always;

• Put people first'

• Own it;

• Win together; and continue to

• Be bold, stay curious.
  

Our Benefits Include :

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.