The Senior Revenue Accountant will serve as the US GAAP subject-matter expert, managing revenue recognition, technical accounting memos, and ASC 606 application. They will also oversee monthly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and SOX-compliant control operations.
Senior Revenue Accountant
Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United States
Description
inDrive is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to serve as the US GAAP subject-matter expert for our global Revenue Accounting team, while staying hands-on in the monthly close. You will form and document the accounting conclusions behind our revenue streams, and you will also own the execution: preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and defending the numbers with auditors. This role requires regular collaboration during US Eastern business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & ASC 606
Own the application of ASC 606 across all revenue streams and divisions, including the five-step model, principal vs. agent (gross vs. net) assessments, performance obligations, variable consideration, and consideration payable to customers (incentives, promotions, refunds)
Research authoritative guidance and interpretive literature, and author clear technical accounting memos and position papers for new products, pricing changes, partner contracts, and non-routine transactions
Review new commercial arrangements early to flag accounting implications, and translate conclusions into system, data, and process requirements
Assist in preparing revenue disclosures when asked (disaggregation, contract balances, remaining performance obligations) and monitor new FASB/SEC guidance to support public company readiness
Revenue Operations & Close
Prepare and post journal entries in the ERP for revenue, customer incentives, refunds and chargebacks, payment provider fees, bad debt reserves, and loan-related activity
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and revenue flux analysis; investigate variances and ensure completeness, cutoff, and accurate period alignment
Tie source and subledger data to the general ledger in a high-volume, multi-currency environment, partnering with Payment Provider Reconciliation and Data teams to resolve breaks
Controls, Audit & Process Improvement
Design, document, and operate SOX-compliant controls over revenue, including process narratives and risk and control matrices
Serve as a contact for external auditors on revenue: walkthroughs, PBC requests, and defense of technical positions
Drive automation of revenue recognition and JE workflows, partnering with Finance Systems and Data teams to reduce manual effort and risk
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Required qualifications
CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation; bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 (or equivalent) public accounting and industry revenue or technical accounting
Deep, hands-on ASC 606 expertise with a track record of writing technical memos that withstand auditor scrutiny
Strong command of US GAAP more broadly, plus working knowledge of SOX and internal controls
Hands-on close experience: preparing and posting JEs, reconciliations, and flux analysis in an ERP (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)
Experience with high transaction volumes and multi-currency accounting; advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal English; able to explain complex conclusions simply to non-accountants
Preferred qualifications
Experience at a public company or through IPO readiness, including SEC reporting and PCAOB audits
Background in marketplaces, platforms, payments, or fintech, where principal vs. agent and incentive accounting are central
Comfort with SQL/BigQuery or revenue subledger tools; a drive to automate and improve processes in a fast-moving, global environment
Why join us
Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 48 countries
Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs
Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program
Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects
Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow
Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
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