Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Revenue Focus)

About Us

We are a high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, delivering connected solutions that transform how people interact with their environments. Over the past several years, we’ve experienced steady, healthy growth and built a high-performing accounting team that plays a key role in sustaining our success.

The Senior Accountant will be a critical member of our finance organization, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of revenue-related records, including tracking payments, reviewing customer contracts, preparing invoices, and maintaining transaction integrity in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606 standards. This position reports directly to the Manager, Revenue Accounting and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations Reporting

Prepare and record journal entries for deferred revenue, accounts receivable adjustments, and contractual incentives .

Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and flux analysis for revenue-related accounts.

Assist in preparing SEC reporting schedules and revenue disclosures for quarterly and annual filings.

Provide support for quarterly and annual audits, including relevant documentation and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and SOX control requirements.

Systems, Tools Process Improvement

Partner with Finance Systems to enhance ERP and revenue automation tools.

Identify process improvement opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency in the order-to-cash cycle.

Participate in cross-functional projects to streamline revenue recognition, billing, and reporting workflows.

Business Partnership

Collaborate with Sales Ops, Legal, FP A, and Customer Success teams to assist in resolving revenue issues and ensuring contract terms align with accounting standards.

Provide deal structure guidance to optimize compliance and business outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

Lead or participate in ad hoc projects and other duties, as assigned , to support evolving business priorities.

Assist the General Ledger (GL) team in other accounting areas as needed (e.g., fixed assets, accruals, intercompany) to meet company close deadlines.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in revenue accounting or public accounting for technology clients.

Strong knowledge of GAAP .

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling).

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Active CPA license .

Experience in a SOX-compliant , publicly traded company.

Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.

Prior work in SaaS or technology industries.

Experience with ERP and revenue automation tools (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, etc.).

Familiarity with SEC reporting and revenue note preparation.

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret complex contracts and data to make sound accounting determinations.

Attention to Detail – Precision and accuracy in reconciliations and reporting.

Business Acumen – Understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue growth drivers.

Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and communicates complex concepts in a clear manner.

Adaptability – Thrives in fast-changing, high-growth environments.

Ownership Mentality – Proactively takes responsibility for deliverables and drives process improvements.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performance finance team in a fast-growing, publicly traded SaaS IoT leader . You’ll work on complex revenue arrangements, contribute to process improvements that scale with our growth, and gain exposure to cross-functional operations that directly impact our success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.

Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!

Gain well rounded experience : Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.

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