Description
As a Senior Revenue Accountant at Gusto, you will own the end-to-end revenue recognition process for the Gusto Retirement segment and support new revenue products.
You will be responsible for accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, maintaining and reconciling subledger systems, and partnering cross-functionally with various teams to ensure financial integrity.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of modern accounting, leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline repetitive processes and raise efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the Gusto Retirement segment
- Prepare monthly journal entries, subledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close within established timelines
- Apply ASC 606 guidance to complex arrangements
- Build and maintain automated solutions using AI tools, Python/SQL, or Excel scripting
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Partner with auditors during annual audits
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA preferred
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on revenue accounting
- Strong ASC 606 knowledge applied to SaaS, subscription, or fee-based models
- Proven track record building automation
- Advanced Excel; Python or SQL a strong plus
- NetSuite or revenue subledger experience a plus
- Big 4 or public accounting background preferred; fintech or financial services a bonus
Compensation: $87,660/yr to $108,114/yr in Denver & most major metro locations, and $106,385/yr to $131,208/yr for San Francisco & New York.
Gusto offers competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) to all full-time employees.