Job description
Lob was built by technical co-founders with a vision to make the world programmable.
We offer two flagship APIs (print & mail and address verification) that enable companies to send postal mail as effortlessly as sending emails. Lob is venture-backed by some of the most reputable investors in tech, and we are building our team to shape the future of our company and meet the demands of a quickly growing customer base and dynamic product offerings.
Revenue Accounting Manager
Lob is seeking an energetic and motivated Revenue Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. This role is responsible for all aspects of our end-to-end order to cash process at Lob. This role will work on all aspects of the revenue accounting process at Lob and ensure accurate and complete financial information related to revenue. You will collaborate with various business partners in Sales, Legal, Product, Engineering, and FP&A, among others. You’ll also support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, performing financial analysis, preparing schedules for the annual audit, helping to develop and implement accounting processes and procedures, and assisting with special projects. This is a great role for someone excited and passionate about revenue accounting and contributing to the success of the team and company. Reporting to the Controller of the company, you’ll join a supportive team excited to help you succeed.
As the Revenue Accounting Manager, you’ll…
- Manage the revenue accounting close process, driving timely and accurate reporting of revenue on a monthly basis and recording monthly revenue journal entries
- Develop a deep understanding of the company’s product offerings, our customer contracts and our pricing structure
- Maintain Lob’s compliance with ASC 606 by planning and documenting how Lob will account for new transactions under ASC 606
- Identify, facilitate and drive improvements of processes to increase internal efficiencies
- Lead automation efforts alongside business partners to drive efficiency initiatives within the quote to cash business cycle
- Administer the new 3rd party CPQ + Billing + Revenue system, which includes working cross-functionally to enable the setup of new products and offerings, maintaining system approval workflow and accounting rules for journal entries, and reporting on relevant insights and key metrics
- Manage and coach a team to oversee the billing, accounts receivable and cash collections processes, day-to-day troubleshooting and customer support on billing inquiries, and ensure accuracy of customer contracts
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Analyze and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Conduct flux analysis of general ledger accounts
- Process and monitor capitalization of internally developed software under ASC 350 and capitalized commissions under ASC 340
- Assist with sales tax compliance procedures
- Drive the development of various accounting processes/process documentation
- Assist with the preparation and review of prepared by client (PBC) schedules for the annual audit and address audit queries
- Assist with ad-hoc projects assigned by the Controller
What will you bring to this role…
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
- Public accounting experience and a CPA are a plus
- 7+ years with relevant accounting experience and 2+ years of working in revenue accounting at a technology company with a SaaS business model
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including understanding of ASC 606, ASC 340, ASC 350
- Strong background working with general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and audits
- Experience with working on a leading ERP such as NetSuite or equivalent
- Proficiency working with Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, & Microsoft Excel
- Effective communications in writing and verbally to multiple levels within the organization as well as to external parties
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously, leveraging strong business acumen to drive initiatives to completion.
- West Coast or Mountain time zones preferred
At Lob, we are looking to #LevelUp and #EmpowerDiversity, we invite you to apply if you possess even some of these:
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
- Experience with Bill.com, Expensify, Google Suite, Asana
- Experience in technology, print, or advertising industries
- Experience working with late stage startups
Compensation Information
This position is structured to receive a base salary + Restricted Stock Units
Base salary: $127,500-$157,500
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“Lob’s salary ranges are based on market data, relative to our size, industry and stage of growth. Salary is one part of total compensation, which also includes equity, perks and competitive benefits. Salary decisions are based on many factors including geographic location, qualifications for the role, skillset, proficiency and experience level. Lob reasonably expects to pay candidates who are offered roles within the provided salary ranges.”
We offer remote working opportunities in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, and WA, unless specified otherwise in the job description above.
If you are looking for a progressive, fun-spirited, and mentally stimulating environment, come join us at Lob!
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lob is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to cultivate an environment of understanding to have greater impact on our business and customers. We encourage under-represented groups to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
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