Accountant

About Chargebee : Chargebee is a subscription billing and revenue management platform powering some of the fastest-growing brands around the world today, including Calendly, Hopin, Pret-a-Manger, Freshworks, Okta, Study.Com and others. Thousands of SaaS and subscription-first businesses process over billions of dollars in revenue every year through the Chargebee platform.Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, our 500+ team members work remotely throughout the world, including India, the Netherlands, Paris, Spain, Australia, and the USA.Chargebee has raised over $480 million in capital and is funded by Accel, Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Steadview Capital, and Sapphire Ventures. And we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of subscription revenue operations. Not just ours, but every customer and prospective business on a recurring revenue model.Key ResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for key aspects of GAAP revenue recognition, reporting, compliance, and analytics. The Senior Associate will take a lead role in analyzing large and complex data sets, developing reporting tools, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results.Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations in the areas of treasury, accounts receivables, and revenue in compliance with GAAP accounting and company policies. Ensure the integrity of the general ledger by performing variance analyses and interpretations of Chargebee’s key financial metrics. This involves ability to extract, validate, and analyze large revenue data sets to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.Drive process enhancements to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of revenue accounting and reporting for month-end close files. This might include advanced Excel, AI, and BI tools (GBT’s, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to align operational activities with financial outcomes.Support in org-wide projects like ERP transformations, systems integrations and automation / efficiency initiatives. This includes the development of requirements for key functionalities in our own Chargebee revenue and AR subledger systems.Assist in performing the required tasks related to audit coordination including preparing and providing the auditors with the required supporting documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, and financial planning & analysis, to ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies, effective management reporting and proper documentation.Prepare and Present findings and insights to the senior management as part of period close meetings.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Chartered Accountant (CA) designation required and experience working at a Big 4 accounting firm.2-4 years of progressive accounting or financial data analysis experience, with a focus on revenue recognition preferred.Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex modeling) and experience working with large data sets.Experience with ERP systems (e.G., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), BI / reporting tools (e.G. Tableau, Power BI, Looker), and AI tools (e.G. ChatGBT, Gemini)Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead initiatives, and deliver results under tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial and analytical insights to senior stakeholders.Success Metrics : Revenue Recognition Compliance : Revenue recognition is a complex area of accounting that is particularly important for subscription-based businesses. As a revenue accountant, you can ensure that the company is following the appropriate revenue recognition policies and procedures to comply with ASC 606.Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting : As a revenue accountant, you play a crucial role in ensuring that the company's financial statements are accurate and timely. You can measure your success in this area by tracking the number of errors and omissions in financial reports and ensuring that all deadlines are met in terms of reporting, period close etc.Benefits : Want to know what it means to work for a company that genuinely cares about you?Check out just a few of the benefits we give our employees : We are Globally LocalWith a diverse team across four continents, and customers in over 60 countries, you get to work closely with a global perspective right from your own neighbourhood.We value CuriosityWe believe the next great idea might just be around the corner. Perhaps it’s that random thought you had ten minutes ago. We believe in creating an ecosystem that fosters a desire to seek out hard questions, and then figure out answers to them.Customer! Customer! Customer!Everything we do is driven towards enabling our customers’ growth. This means no matter what you do, you will always be adding real value to a real business problem. It’s a lot of responsibility, but also a lot of fun.