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Lead Technical Revenue Accountant

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💎 Seniority level: Lead, 5+ years

📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: 100000.0 - 150000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Accounting, Finance

🏢 Company: GoFundMe👥 251-500💰 Series A almost 10 years ago🫂 Last layoff over 2 years agoInternetCrowdfundingPeer to Peer

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 5+ years

🪄 Skills: Project ManagementSQLData AnalysisETLFinancial ManagementAPI testingMicrosoft ExcelRESTful APIsAccountingComplianceData visualizationFinancial analysisData modelingFinance

Requirements:
  • 5+ years progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting fundamentals with industry exposure and a focus on revenue recognition.
  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline.
  • CPA certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on reconciliation experience (e.g., working with payment platforms or fintech solutions) and can tackle complex, high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global setting.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP (particularly ASC 606) with proven success in researching, documenting, and effectively applying complex technical accounting guidance.
  • Expert Excel skills; experience with advanced analytics or automation tools is a major advantage.
  • Proficiency working with databases and SQL across standard commercial databases or demonstrated ability to learn these systems is required.
  • Resourceful self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, proactively drives results, adapts swiftly, and makes a real impact.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams and business functions.
  • Eagerness to design, lead and implement robust internal controls and best practices, positioning the company for future public-readiness and compliance requirements.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize scalable, automated accounting processes.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on new business models and product launches.
  • Research, document, and implement revenue recognition policies (ASC 606).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and test revenue recognition systems, enhancements, and ERP integrations.
  • Engage cross-functional teams to develop standard operating procedures.
  • Track and review revenue related contracts.
  • Engage and align multiple business partners.
  • Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate revenue-recognition risks.
  • Assist in ad-hoc analyses and projects for the revenue, finance, accounting and tax teams.
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  • 5+ years progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting fundamentals with industry exposure and a focus on revenue recognition.
  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline.
  • Hands-on reconciliation experience (e.g., working with payment platforms or fintech solutions) and can tackle complex, high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global setting.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP (particularly ASC 606) with proven success in researching, documenting, and effectively applying complex technical accounting guidance.
  • Expert Excel skills; experience with advanced analytics or automation tools is a major advantage.
  • Proficiency working with databases and SQL across standard commercial databases or demonstrated ability to learn these systems is required.
  • Resourceful self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, proactively drives results, adapts swiftly, and makes a real impact.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams and business functions.
  • Eagerness to design, lead and implement robust internal controls and best practices.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and optimize scalable, automated accounting processes.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on new business models and product launches.
  • Research, document, and implement revenue recognition policies (ASC 606).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and test revenue recognition systems.
  • Engage cross-functional teams to develop standard operating procedures.
  • Track and review revenue related contracts to ensure revenue implications are documented and in compliance.
  • Maintain robust internal controls.
  • Assist in ad-hoc analyses and projects.

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