About the Role:

Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team. In this role, you will participate in the global revenue accounting close process, including assisting with contract review, month-end close procedures, and the preparation of ASC 606 compliance analyses.

The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA (or with equivalent practical experience) with at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or a high-tech organization with a minimum of 3 years in a revenue specific role. You should have experience from a global, growing software company that has on-premise software revenue and SaaS.

Due to the fast-paced and high growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be detail oriented, have the ability to operate effectively and independently in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment to help drive the Company’s continued growth, and a willingness to roll-up their sleeves when needed.

This position will be remote and will report to the Revenue Accounting Operations Manager

What You Will Do:

• Perform worldwide monthly financial close related to revenue, including creating revenue arrangements and plans in NetSuite, posting revenue recognition journal entries, calculating impact for contract modifications, performing reconciliations, etc., and preparing analytics and management reporting

• Participate in revenue and billing systems automation, improvement and optimization

• Work closely with the external audit team regarding any quarterly review and annual audit requirement

• Collaborate with the other finance departments and business partners to provide ad hoc research, reporting, and projects as it pertains to revenue

• Maintain and perform Sarbanes Oxley controls over revenue reporting

What You Will Bring:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent practical experience

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or a combination of Big 4 and industry revenue experience, preferably with exposure to a high-tech organization

• Working knowledge of US GAAP with a focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606)

• Enterprise software and SaaS industry experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large sets of data

• Detail-oriented, analytical, organized and self-motivated

• CPA certification or equivalent practical experience and NetSuite ARM user experience are a plus

• Confidence in a highly visible role

• Most importantly: a sense of humor, a curious mind, an eagerness to learn, and a positive attitude