Revenue Accountant II

About the role

Mapbox is seeking a Revenue Accountant II to join our finance team. In this position, you will play a key role in managing the revenue accounting process and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will collaborate with various departments to support financial operations and contribute to the overall success of our organization. This role is integral to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, particularly in the area of revenue recognition. You will be expected to apply technical accounting knowledge to solve complex billing and revenue allocation challenges. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and initiative in improving existing financial controls. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure that revenue is recorded in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can translate business activities into precise accounting entries.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Drive the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue accounting close activities for specific product lines and customer segments.
• Author and post detailed journal entries, including adjustments for revenue fluctuations, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable fluctuations.
• Conduct in-depth flux analysis to investigate variances in revenue and accounts receivable balances, providing clear explanations for changes.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable lifecycle for committed customers, encompassing invoice generation, collections follow-up, management of customer billing portals, and formulation of reserve recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for addressing customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, taxation, and the prerequisites for invoicing, such as securing purchase orders and completing supplier registration forms.
• Orchestrate the order-to-cash process by meticulously reviewing sales contracts, synchronizing opportunities from Salesforce with NetSuite, and configuring sales orders within the accounting system to guarantee precise revenue recognition timing.
• Partner with the FP&A team to provide data analysis and support the development of accurate financial forecasts and models related to revenue streams.
• Liaise with the Billing department to resolve discrepancies between billing systems and ensure that invoice delivery aligns with revenue schedules.
• Work alongside the Analytics team to validate revenue data extracts and ensure that key metrics reported to business stakeholders are accurate and reliable.
• Coordinate with Revenue Operations to streamline processes related to contract lifecycle management and ensure that system configurations support compliant revenue treatment.
• Provide support to the Support team in resolving customer billing disputes and clarifying account statements to maintain positive client relationships.
• Collaborate with the Sales organization during the contracting phase to ensure that deal structures are compatible with revenue recognition guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation for the annual financial statement audit by gathering documentation, testing controls, and responding to auditor inquiries related to revenue cycles.
• Contribute to special projects aimed at improving the efficiency of the close process, enhancing system integrations, and strengthening internal controls over revenue reporting.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-3 years specifically focused on revenue accounting in a SaaS or subscription-based environment.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate essential hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for managing general ledger and revenue processes.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data validation techniques.
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Apply strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of accounting activities and reporting.
• Adopt a results-oriented approach to consistently meet billing deadlines and ensure the accuracy of revenue reporting.
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and levels.

Nice to have

• Possess CPA certification combined with prior experience working in a Big 4 professional services firm.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Stripe billing platforms, Salesforce CRM, and FloQast close management software.
• Have direct experience with usage-based or consumption-based revenue models and the associated accounting treatments.

Practical notes

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