Job Description
At SmartBear, we believe building great software starts with quality – and we’re helping our customers make that happen every day. Our solutions bring visibility and automation to software development, making it easier for teams to deliver high-quality software faster. SmartBear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations – including innovators like Adobe, JetBlue, FedEx, and Microsoft.
Senior Accountant, Revenue
- Own end-to-end global revenue accounting operations, including NetSuite ARM processing, reconciliations, forecasting support, and audit readiness.
- Serve as a key cross-functional partner to Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Reporting to ensure accurate revenue recognition and scalable processes.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, system integrations, and enhanced controls across revenue operations and reporting.
SmartBear is seeking a versatile and growth-oriented Senior Accountant with a Revenue focus to join our Accounting function. As a member of the Corporate Reporting team, this role will be responsible for our comprehensive revenue processes. This role will have responsibility for global revenue processes operationally as well as supporting technical accounting processes overseen by the Corporate Reporting Senior Manager. This is a unique opportunity for an accountant with strong operational fundamentals and an interest in expanding their technical and project-based skillset, while working cross-functionally with teams across SmartBear including Sales, Legal and FP&A.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting Management
- Manage full cycle global revenue processing, from processing in NetSuite ARM to reconciling revenue on a monthly basis
- Maintain and update comprehensive product data in NetSuite – including SKU audits, standalone selling prices, revenue arrangements and more
- Prepare revenue reporting and analysis on a regular and as-needed basis
- Annually, perform analysis of standalone selling price across the product portfolio and support audit inquiries
- Record and reconcile ecommerce transactions, from both partially and fully automated sources and across multiple systems
Revenue Forecasting
- Maintain underlying supporting data and models for forecast process
General Ledger Accounting
- Post adjusting journal entries, reclassifications, and other manual accounting entries
- Prepare accounting reconciliations for deferred revenue, short-term and long-term revenue arrangements, and capitalized commissions
- Perform research of authoritative accounting guidance to support decision-making, in conjunction with Corp Reporting managers
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Support
- Contribute to integration and automation efforts to streamline revenue operations, collaborating with internal and external technical resources
- Contribute to SmartBear’s robust internal control environment through performance of key revenue controls
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Sales, Legal and FP&A.
- Contribute to internal documentation, the annual audit process, and potential future M&A activity
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field
- 3+ years of relevant revenue experience, including:
- Full cycle billing to revenue recognition management
- Automation implementation
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred
- Master’s degree in accounting or related business field
- Certified Public Accountant qualification
- Experience with SmartBear’s key accounting tech stack including NetSuite, Salesforce, Stripe, Chargebee, and other common accounting SaaS platforms
- Strong general ledger accounting fundamental skills
Why you should join the SmartBear crew:
- You can grow your career at every level.
- We invest in your success as well as the spaces where our teams come together to work, collaborate, and have fun.
- We love celebrating our SmartBears; we even encourage our crew to take their birthdays off.
- We are guided by a People and Culture organization — an important distinction for us. We think about our team holistically — the whole person.
- We celebrate our differences in experiences, viewpoints, and identities because we know it leads to better outcomes.
Did you know?
- Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.
- SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.
- SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices across the world including Galway (Ireland), Bath (UK), Wroclaw (Poland), and Bangalore (India).
- We’ve won major industry awards including B2B Innovators Award, Content Marketing Association, IntellyX Digital Innovator, and BuiltIn Best Places to Work.
SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious.
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At SmartBear, we believe transparency in pay is part of how we build trust—with our employees, candidates, and community. Our compensation philosophy is grounded in market competitiveness, internal equity, and rewarding impact.
We encourage candidates to view compensation as part of their total rewards experience at SmartBear. This includes performance-based bonuses for eligible roles, a generous benefits package that supports employees’ health and well-being, and promotes work-life balance through flexible time off and hybrid work options. You can build your career at SmartBear through professional development opportunities, and an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive.
Your SmartBear total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a performance bonus plan. The base salary range for this role is listed below. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.
Estimated Base Salary Range
$90,000—$110,000 USD
