Senior Revenue Accountant

Job Description

Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.

Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default.

Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.

The role, in a nutshell:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Revenue Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical financial processes and contribute greatly to our organization’s growth. Reporting directly to the Senior Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for managing the revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is ready to make a substantial impact.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the revenue recognition process and ensure compliance with ASC 606
  • Review customer contracts, identify non-standard terms, and determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
  • Monitor deferred revenue balances and maintain waterfall schedules
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close activities, including preparation of customer invoices, revenue journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses
  • Collaborate with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contract terms
  • Develop and document revenue recognition policies and procedures
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects, as needed

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance; CPA certification is a plus
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years focused on revenue recognition
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and execute multiple tasks, with high commitment to quality and adherence to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Explore Our Work:

Dive into the practical side of what we do at Chainguard. These resources provide a hands-on look at our processes and offer an opportunity for in-depth understanding of our product offerings and the technology behind them.

  • Chainguard Academy
  • https://www.chainguard.dev
Base Salary Range
$95,000$130,000 USD

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.

We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.

We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.

A few of the benefits we offer:

  • Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a $400 monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
  • Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
  • 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
  • ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
  • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.
  • For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here.

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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