Senior Revenue Accountant

With Confluent, organisations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better everyday – we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organisation to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day. One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform. Data Connects Us. About The Role Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Analyst to join our Revenue Operations Shared Services team. In this role, you will be involved in daily revenue operations and automation improvements. You will also participate in the global revenue process, including assisting with contract review and month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate is an experienced Chartered Accountant (or with equivalent practical experience) with at least 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or a high-tech organization with a minimum of 2 years in a revenue related role. Experience from a global, growing software company that has on-premise software revenue and SaaS is preferred. Due to the fast-paced and high growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be detail oriented, have the ability to operate effectively and independently in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment to help drive the Company’s continued growth, and a natural desire to take initiative and drive change.This position will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager Shared Services and have frequent collaboration with the Revenue Operations and Technical Revenue team members located in the United States What You Will Do • Assist in performing the worldwide monthly financial close related to revenue and commissions (cost of obtaining contracts with customers) and preparing analytics and management reporting • Process adjustments and edits to ensure accurate revenue recognition in the Netsuite ARM revenue management system • Check license delivery status and ensure proper timing of revenue recognition • Collaborate with the Professional Services and Training teams to collect project status and process revenue recognition during month-end close • Prepare revenue-related footnote disclosures • Participate in revenue and billing systems automation, improvement and optimization • Provide support & maintenance to the Company’s revenue management system • Work closely with the external audit team regarding any quarterly review and annual audit requirements • Actively engage in process improvements, including developing and maintaining Sarbanes Oxley controls over revenue reporting What You Will Bring • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent practical experience • 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or a combination of Big 4 and industry revenue experience, preferably with exposure to ahigh-tech organization • Working knowledge of US GAAP with a focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606) and commission recognition/cost of obtaining contracts with customers (ASC 340-40) • Enterprise software and SaaS industry experience • Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large sets of data • Detail-oriented, analytical, organized and self-motivated • CA certification and NetSuite experience are a plus • Most importantly: a sense of humor, a curious mind, an eagerness to learn, and a Come As You Are At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Click HERE to review our Candidate Privacy Notice which describes how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of California job applicants and prospective employees