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inDrive
Posted on 17 Jul
Senior Revenue Accountant
inDrive · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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In short
The Senior Revenue Accountant will serve as the US GAAP subject-matter expert, managing revenue recognition, technical accounting memos, and ASC 606 application. They will also oversee monthly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and SOX-compliant control operations.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a CPA, CA, or equivalent designation with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. The role requires 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and deep hands-on expertise in revenue accounting.
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- Is this inDrive role remote?
- Tagged remote.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 10+ years.
The posting, in full
Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax Employment Type: Full Time Location: United States inDrive is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to serve as the US GAAP subject-matter expert for our global Revenue Accounting team, while staying hands-on in the monthly close. You will form and document the accounting conclusions behind our revenue streams, and you will also own the execution: preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and defending the numbers with auditors. This role requires regular collaboration during US Eastern business hours.
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Senior Revenue Accountant
Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United States
Description
inDrive is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to serve as the US GAAP subject-matter expert for our global Revenue Accounting team, while staying hands-on in the monthly close. You will form and document the accounting conclusions behind our revenue streams, and you will also own the execution: preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and defending the numbers with auditors. This role requires regular collaboration during US Eastern business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & ASC 606
- Own the application of ASC 606 across all revenue streams and divisions, including the five-step model, principal vs. agent (gross vs. net) assessments, performance obligations, variable consideration, and consideration payable to customers (incentives, promotions, refunds)
- Research authoritative guidance and interpretive literature, and author clear technical accounting memos and position papers for new products, pricing changes, partner contracts, and non-routine transactions
- Review new commercial arrangements early to flag accounting implications, and translate conclusions into system, data, and process requirements
- Assist in preparing revenue disclosures when asked (disaggregation, contract balances, remaining performance obligations) and monitor new FASB/SEC guidance to support public company readiness
Revenue Operations & Close
- Prepare and post journal entries in the ERP for revenue, customer incentives, refunds and chargebacks, payment provider fees, bad debt reserves, and loan-related activity
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and revenue flux analysis; investigate variances and ensure completeness, cutoff, and accurate period alignment
- Tie source and subledger data to the general ledger in a high-volume, multi-currency environment, partnering with Payment Provider Reconciliation and Data teams to resolve breaks
Controls, Audit & Process Improvement
- Design, document, and operate SOX-compliant controls over revenue, including process narratives and risk and control matrices
- Serve as a contact for external auditors on revenue: walkthroughs, PBC requests, and defense of technical positions
- Drive automation of revenue recognition and JE workflows, partnering with Finance Systems and Data teams to reduce manual effort and risk
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Required qualifications
- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation; bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 (or equivalent) public accounting and industry revenue or technical accounting
- Deep, hands-on ASC 606 expertise with a track record of writing technical memos that withstand auditor scrutiny
- Strong command of US GAAP more broadly, plus working knowledge of SOX and internal controls
- Hands-on close experience: preparing and posting JEs, reconciliations, and flux analysis in an ERP (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)
- Experience with high transaction volumes and multi-currency accounting; advanced Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal English; able to explain complex conclusions simply to non-accountants
Preferred qualifications
- Experience at a public company or through IPO readiness, including SEC reporting and PCAOB audits
- Background in marketplaces, platforms, payments, or fintech, where principal vs. agent and incentive accounting are central
- Comfort with SQL/BigQuery or revenue subledger tools; a drive to automate and improve processes in a fast-moving, global environment
Why join us
- Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 48 countries
- Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs
- Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program
- Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects
- Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow
- Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
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