Senior Revenue Accountant (U.S.)

A Senior Revenue Accountant at Karat is responsible for managing the revenue accounting process, ensuring compliance with GAAP (ASC 606). This includes reviewing contracts, conducting regular audits, collaborating with internal teams for accurate revenue reporting, and managing invoicing and collection systems.

To qualify for the Senior Revenue Accountant role at Karat, candidates should have 7+ years of accounting experience, hands-on experience with revenue accounting and billing systems, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with Sage Intacct is preferred.

The Senior Revenue Accountant position at Karat is located in the Greater Chicago Area. While most work will predominantly occur during Central Time hours, some meetings may overlap with global timezones, indicating a collaborative work environment.

Karat offers a competitive salary, stock options, employer-sponsored healthcare, flexible time off, mental wellness support, and a robust 401(k) matching program for the Senior Revenue Accountant position, ensuring a comprehensive benefits package for employees.

The salary range for the Senior Revenue Accountant position at Karat spans from $81,600 to $100,000 USD, depending on various factors like experience, skills, and role complexity.

In answering this question, share specific methods you employ to review revenue contracts, perform audits, and monitor compliance metrics, demonstrating your understanding of GAAP principles and their practical application in revenue recognition.

Discuss your understanding of ASC 606, including the core principles and how you've implemented them in your previous roles. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully recognized revenue according to this standard.

Highlight a specific project where you worked with multiple departments, emphasizing your communication strategies, like using tools such as Slack and email, to facilitate discussions and resolve issues efficiently.

Detail your hands-on experience with billing systems, citing particular software you've used and processes you’ve developed or improved, which will show your familiarity and competence in this area.

Explain your systematic approach to investigating discrepancies, including analysis methods you use to identify the source of issues, and your strategies for rectifying them through collaboration with concerned stakeholders.

Discuss your time management skills, emphasizing tools or techniques you've used to prioritize tasks and ensure deadlines are met, particularly in high-pressure environments typical of accounting roles.

Mention specific resources, courses, or professional organizations you engage with to stay informed about accounting updates. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Outline your experience leading projects, focusing on planning, execution, and results. Highlight your leadership style and how you incorporate feedback from team members.

Articulate your motivations for wanting to join Karat. Share what excites you about the company’s mission and how your values align with theirs, emphasizing your eagerness to contribute to their success.

Discuss your familiarity with Sage Intacct, detailing how you've used it for revenue accounting functions, your level of expertise with its features, and how it has benefited your previous teams.