Senior Revenue Accountant, Commercial Controllership

As a Senior Revenue Accountant at Axon, your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with Sales, Legal, and IT to ensure proper contract and quote structuring for accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting closes. You will review quotes and customer arrangements, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 standards and assisting in new product setups. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to identify and implement process improvements within a rapidly growing technology environment.

To be considered for the Senior Revenue Accountant role at Axon, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, along with CPA designation preferred. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of relevant accounting and analysis experience, with a focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606). A background in public accounting or revenue accounting in a publicly-traded company is highly desirable, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

The environment at Axon is dynamic and fast-paced, prioritizing teamwork, agility, and creative thinking. As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you will have opportunities to connect with diverse teams and make real impacts through your work. Axon fosters a culture of growth and problem-solving, and employees are encouraged to express their ideas and seek continuous improvement.

The Senior Revenue Accountant role at Axon plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate revenue recognition and financial processes, which are foundational to the company’s mission to protect life. By maintaining financial integrity and compliance with accounting standards, you enable Axon to allocate resources effectively towards innovations that enhance public safety, thereby directly contributing to the mission.

Axon offers an attractive benefits package for its Senior Revenue Accountant team members. This includes competitive salaries, a 401k plan with employer match, discretionary paid time off, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, employees enjoy learning and development programs, emotional and mental wellness support, and a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

To effectively answer this question, focus on Axon's mission to protect life and how that aligns with your personal values. Share your enthusiasm for participating in a team that contributes to safety and justice, and discuss how your skills in accounting and problem-solving equip you to add value to the company.

When answering this question, provide a concise overview of ASC 606, emphasizing its revenue recognition principles. Discuss how it shifts the focus from the completion of a sale to the transfer of control, and explain how you have implemented these principles in previous roles or projects.

In your response, detail your organizational skills and any tools you use for task management, like to-do lists or project management software. Share specific examples of how effective prioritization has led to successful outcomes in your previous jobs, demonstrating your ability to thrive in dynamic settings.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to detail a specific situation where you identified and addressed a complex accounting challenge. Highlight your analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, and the outcome of your efforts to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss the importance of meticulous attention to detail, thorough review processes, and the use of technology or tools to enhance accuracy in your work. Share examples of quality control strategies you’ve developed or employed in previous positions to ensure financial data integrity.

Emphasize your interpersonal skills and how you adapt to different communication styles within cross-functional teams. Provide an example of a successful project where collaboration was key and explain how you fostered effective working relationships to achieve common goals.

Reflect on your previous roles where you've been involved in financial forecasting and budgeting processes. Highlight specific methods you’ve used, such as variance analysis or sensitivity analysis, and discuss how your contributions helped guide financial decision-making.

If applicable, mention your familiarity with Salesforce and how you've utilized it to enhance revenue management or bookkeeping processes. Discuss any relevant integrations with accounting software and how this tech-savvy approach improves efficiency in revenue recognition.

Describe how effective communication is essential for translating complex accounting concepts to non-financial colleagues. Provide examples of how you've successfully communicated financial information while ensuring clarity and understanding, reinforcing the value of teamwork.

Illustrate your commitment to continuing education by mentioning resources you rely on for staying informed, such as professional organizations, webinars, or accounting publications. Explain how you apply this knowledge to maintain compliance and industry best practices in your work.