Senior Revenue Accountant job at Alation in Redwood City, CA

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Title Senior Revenue Accountant Location USA-CA-REDWOOD CITY Hybrid Job Description Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100. As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed. Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together. About the Role The Senior Revenue Accountant will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in building a best-in-class revenue team that is driving efficient and scalable processes. What You'll Be Doing Evaluate customer contracts to ensure that revenue is recognized accurately in accordance with ASC 606 and company policy. Partner with cross-functional business partners such as sales, deals desk, sales operations, order management, legal, and IT teams. Prepare revenue-related analyses and assessments such as contract combinations, material rights, contract modifications, standalone selling prices, professional services, and partner-related fees. Perform monthly and quarter-end close revenue activities, such as preparing journal entries, reconciliations, flux analyses, related reporting and disclosures, and close slides for management review. Help prepare supporting data and other requests for external auditors and business partners. Participate in developing, documenting, and maintaining strong internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting. Assist in driving efforts to build best-in-class, automated processes related to the Order-to-Cash process. Champion the use of AI tools to reduce close cycle times, improve data accuracy, and enhance revenue reporting capabilities Assist with whitepaper or accounting memos to support the company’s position or policy election on specific revenue recognition issues as needed. Prepare ad-hoc accounting projects and analyses as needed. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. 4+ years of experience required, at least 3 years in public accounting; Big 4 CPA is a plus. Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 is required. Experience with Professional Services or different revenue recognition patterns (Ratable, Percentage of Completion) is preferred. Experience with multiple performance obligations and complex revenue transactions. Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with team members at every level of the organization. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills using large data sets. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. Advanced MS Excel skills and Google Sheets. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Must be a self-motivated problem solver. Must be able to work independently. Motivation to implement process improvements that inspire change while embodying the company’s collaborative and inclusive culture. How You Succeed Raise the Bar Continuously elevate the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of the accounting function across all areas you lead. Move with Urgency Drive close processes, payroll cycles, and automation projects forward with discipline and a bias for action. Win Through Results Deliver reliable financials, scalable processes, and a future-ready automation roadmap.​ Build Exceptional Teams Develop and inspire a culture of accountability, learning, and operational excellence within Payroll, Accounting, and AP Act Like an Owner Take responsibility for the health of the entire function — proactively surface risks, solve problems, and think strategically about what Alation's finance function needs to scale. This is a hybrid opportunity; you’ll join us in our Redwood City office on Tuesday & Thursday to collaborate, connect, and enjoy a team atmosphere! #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1 Compensation Pay Range $101,716.00 - $137,317.00 Salary Information The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published. Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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