Senior Revenue Accountant

Due to its remote and hybrid culture, Alation conducts all of its interviewing and onboarding virtually.

Big Data isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity.

At Alation, we help people find, understand, and trust data. So they not only excel in their work — they drive value for their enterprise, team, and role. In the words of one customer, “Alation makes me look like a rockstar.”

We help companies like Pfizer, Salesforce, and General Mills empower their people with the best data every day. As a platform for innovation, Alation helps customers create game-changing solutions (like a program for early-stage disease detection with Pfizer) and connect people to great data in less time (like Salesforce, whose analysts can now find data 35% faster). And we’re just getting started.

With more than $340M in funding - valued at over $1.7 billion and 450+ customers with household names - Alation is poised to capitalize on data as an opportunity. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for the third time, and our exceptional Glassdoor rating (4.7 out of 5!) reflects a culture that makes coming to work each day a joy. Do you want to join a team that welcomes new ideas, supports your growth, and recognizes your unique value?

Join us!

Alation is seeking to hire a Senior Revenue Accountant who will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and participate in building a best-in-class revenue team that is driving efficient and scalable processes.

This role is also open to remote work within the United States.

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate customer contracts to ensure that revenue is recognized accurately in accordance with 606 and company policy
• Develop whitepaper or accounting memos to support the company’s position or policy election on certain revenue recognition issues
• Participate in developing and maintaining strong internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting
• Assist in driving efforts to build best-in-class, automated processes related to revenue accounting
• Participate in the monthly/quarterly revenue accounting close
• Participate in the re-implementation of Netsuite ARM
• Prepare large-scale ad hoc analyses
• Help prepare supporting data and other requests for external auditors as well as business partners

You Should Have

• 3+ years of experience required, at least 2 in public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Big 4 CPA a plus
• Working knowledge of ASC 606
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills as we deal with team members at every level of the organization
• Able to work with and analyze large data sets
• Proficient with complex projects in Excel
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, able to work independently, motivated to implement improvements, to inspire change while staying within the company’s culture being collaborative and inclusive

Base Salary Target: $106,425 - $138,125

The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.

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More About Alation
Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Why Alation?

• Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider
• High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams
• Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities
• Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits
• Flexible time off to relax and recharge and much, much more!