Senior Revenue Accountant - Axon
Boston, MA
About the Job
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As Axon's Senior Revenue Accountant, you will be part of a highly collaborative team which partners with Professional Services and Commercial Controllership to ensure the monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue and deferred cost numbers are complete and accurate. You will join an environment that favors agility, initiative, and creative thinking. We genuinely love what we do and are looking for you who share this passion. Come work with us in a dynamic environment in which you'll use your passion, technical experience, and strong problem-solving skills.
What You'll Do
Location: Hybrid Onsite Presence based at our US Hubs - Scottsdale, Boston, Seattle, or Washington, DC (2-3 days per week onsite)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Accounting
- Develops a deep understanding of the Company's lead-to-cash cycle, with a particular focus on how quoting through revenue recognition is affected by upstream processes and data and how they affect downstream processes and data to optimize overall customer and Company outcomes
- Proactively manages and communicates throughout the monthly and quarterly financial close process across all stakeholders, including Commercial Controllership, FP&A, SEC Reporting, Accounting Operations, Tax, Sales, Commercial Operations, Internal Audit, external auditors and executive leadership.
- Proactively manages internal stakeholder expectations through monitoring and reporting key metrics on the Revenue Accounting organization's performance relative to quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Utilizes deep understanding of the Company's quoting, ordering and revenue recognition systems and processes to draft, implement and execute policies and procedures to facilitate an effective and efficient revenue close cycle
- Conducts training of both the stakeholders affected by these processes as well as the professionals who perform quoting and order processing
- Partners with the information technology department to develop robust requirements for system enhancements, robust testing of all system changes before they go into production and proactive monitoring of system performance
- Partners with other functions to enable timely and accurate reporting on KPIs and metrics as well as informing insights on how the Company can improve performance relative to those KPIs and metrics
- Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, systems, and productivity to enable the Company to continue to scale as it grows both in existing markets and in new markets across both domestic and global geographies and customer segments
- Review and maintain accurate processing of and accounting for professional service related activities, including management of work orders and related events
- Review and maintain accurate processing of and accounting for RMA and related activities, including working directly with Supply Chain teams to enhance controls and reporting
- Prepare and book journal entries to ensure the appropriate revenue and cost treatments
- Prepare and present data to the Professional Services teams, providing analysis for capacity and strategic planning
- Perform monthly revenue related tasks and analysis including monthly revenue close process and reconciliations related to deferred cost accounts
- You will ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, and internal controls
- Support all internal and external audit activities, including SOX Compliance
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Bring a fresh viewpoint to help identify ways to improve the processes and efficiency as we move through a phase of rapid growth and technology change
- There will be some late nights and weekends as part of this dynamic and dedicated team
What You Bring
- Experience and knowledge working with ASC 606 compliance guidelines
- Bachelor or higher degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or ability to qualify, preferred
- 3-5 years of accounting and analysis experience, revenue a plus
- Recent public accounting experience or revenue experience with a publicly-traded company highly desirable
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Salesforce and RevStream software knowledge
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.