Senior Revenue Accountant

The posting, as Appian wrote it

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Are you a meticulous financial professional ready to play a critical role in fueling the financial integrity of a global leader in AI-Powered Process Automation?

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Finance and Revenue Accounting team ensures financial accuracy and provides strategic guardrails to support Appian’s rapid revenue growth. We design, optimize, and scale the mission-critical revenue accounting framework, including SOX compliance parameters, and internal controls to ensure our internal financial operations support Appian's rapid market expansion and revenue growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position offers an exceptional launchpad for a mid-level accounting professional seeking high-visibility ownership and career acceleration within a fast-growing corporate landscape. At Appian, you will have the autonomy to manage critical revenue accounting cycles, assist directly with high-stakes external audits, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance revenue reporting accuracy—all within a highly collaborative, face-to-face culture at our corporate headquarters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Review Customer Contracts: Review and approve customer contracts for software and services subscription revenue and ensure timely and accurate entry into the accounting system, including preparation and review of supporting revenue recognition checklists for compliance with ASC 606 standards.
• Support Renewal Process: Partner directly with Sales Operations and Renewals Team to support the software subscription renewal process by creating opportunities in Salesforce for renewable orders and maintaining reports of past due renewals.
• Support Monthly Close: Assist with month-end reconciliation of all revenue accounts as well as unbilled receivables and deferred revenue during our fast-paced Monthly Revenue close cycles..
• Quarterly Close & Reporting: Prepare quarter-end analysis and reporting of current vs. long-term Unbilled A/R and Deferred Revenue.
• Facilitate Audit and Reporting Requests: Assist with audit requests by compiling necessary revenue documentation and support ad hoc financial reporting requests and projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 3+ years demonstrated progressive experience in revenue accounting or corporate accounting.
• Technical Mastery: Proven proficiency preparing journal entries and account reconciliations within an enterprise corporate landscape.
• Compliance Domain: Strong foundational knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition princ

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elopment opportunities.

• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups . These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com .

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