The Team + The Role Pendo’s Revenue Accounting team supports the order-to-cash process and helps ensure revenue is recognized accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with technical accounting standards. The team partners closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Systems, and external auditors to translate complex revenue requirements into scalable processes
As a Sr. Revenue Accountant, you will contribute to the revenue recognition process end to end, with a focus on ASC 606, complex contract review, technical accounting research, and monthly revenue reporting. You will help reduce manual work by leveraging automation tools, data flows, integrations, and AI-enabled tools while coaching junior team members and strengthening cross-functional alignment
This role is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office
What this looks like day-to-day Revenue accounting and contract review: Review complex customer contracts for ASC 606 considerations and assess the operational impact of contract terms. Research and document policy positions on areas such as standalone selling price, variable consideration, and contract modifications
Technical accounting documentation: Draft technical accounting memos and documentation for accounting policy elections, including ASC 606-related positions. Communicate conclusions clearly to internal stakeholders and external auditors
Systems and process improvement: Research and support the adoption of new accounting systems, features, and automation opportunities. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve alignment, reduce manual revenue processes, and scale revenue operations as Pendo grows
Training and cross-functional enablement: Develop training and documentation for cross-functional teams to support consistent understanding and compliant application of complex revenue policies. Help ensure Sales, Revenue Operations, and Systems teams have clear guidance on revenue-related processes
Monthly close and reporting: Participate in month-end close and support accurate monthly revenue reporting. Perform key revenue review controls, variance analysis, and process improvements that help shorten timelines while maintaining compliance
Team mentorship: Coach and mentor junior team members on daily challenges, technical accounting principles, and professional development within the revenue recognition function. Review work thoughtfully and help raise the quality and consistency of team output
AI-enabled accounting work: Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in technical accounting research, memo drafting, and complex problem-solving. Apply sound judgment when evaluating outputs and incorporating AI into accounting and finance workflows