Revenue Accountant

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Lafayette, LA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Manage revenue recognition for subscriptions and professional services, own billing/collections, review deferred and unbilled revenue, handle sales and use tax filings, prepare revenue-related journal entries and commissions, support monthly close and audits, and maintain revenue policies and controls while partnering with Sales, RevOps, HR, and offshore accounting teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

About SchoolMint:

SchoolMint is a leading provider of K-12 Enrollment Solutions. As school choice expands and student recruitment grows more competitive, SchoolMint will help parents, students and customers overcome their toughest enrollment challenges.
SchoolMint’s mission is built on our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. These values are the foundation of our positive, collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Role Overview:

We are a private equity–backed, SaaS company seeking a Revenue Accountant to support our finance organization. This role is highly visible and will be instrumental in the revenue accounting processes supporting operational requirements in a PE environment. 
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, majority offshore accounting organization, has strong technical accounting skills, and understands the importance of audit readiness, process discipline, and data integrity as the company scales toward its next value-creation milestone.

What will I do?

  •     Ensure revenue recognition for all subscription and professional services revenue
  •     Own customer relationships for billings, collections and cash application
  •     Review deferred and unbilled revenue for accuracy
  •     Responsible for all required sales and use tax returns, state registrations and other statutory filings
  •     Review monthly revenue-related journal entries and reconciliations
  •     Prepare monthly commissions and partner with Human Resources on payroll
  •     Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Revenue Operations teams
  •     Support monthly close cycles and annual audit process
  •     Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies and internal controls 

About You:

  •     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
  •     5 years of accounting experience, SaaS preferred 
  •     Experience in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and their application in SaaS environments
  •     Strong understanding of subscription business models, multi-element arrangements, and professional services revenue
  •     Experience with deferred revenue calculations, contract modifications, and revenue allocation
  •     Experience with sales and use tax filing using Avalara
  •     Proficiency with Intacct and Salesforce
  •     Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
  •     CPA preferred
  •     Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  •     Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments 
  •     CST or EST Time Zones preferred

 Why SchoolMint?

Join a supportive, mission-driven company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the SchoolMint team:

  •  Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Paid Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
  •  Paid Time Off Benefits: PTO, Sick Days, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Day, and Winter Recess.
  •  401(K): Including employer contribution after a 90-day waiting period.
  •  Professional Development: Educational Assistance Program, industry conference access, and internal training resources.
  •  Inclusive Culture: Work in a no-jerks-allowed environment where teamwork and creativity are central to our success.
  •  Key role in a PE-backed SaaS growth phase 
  •  High visibility and leadership exposure 
  •  Opportunity to build scalable revenue processes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5 years of accounting experience
  • Experience in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and application in SaaS environments
  • Strong understanding of subscription business models, multi-element arrangements, and professional services revenue
  • Experience with deferred revenue calculations, contract modifications, and revenue allocation
  • Experience with sales and use tax filing using Avalara
  • Proficiency with Intacct
  • Proficiency with Salesforce
  • Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments
  • SaaS experience (preferred)
  • CPA
  • CST or EST time zone availability (preferred)
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
Lafayette, LA
144 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

All our schools – all across America – deserve bright years ahead. And so, helping educators create bright, sustainable futures is why we’re here. At SchoolMint, we pledge to make the education experience more brilliant for everyone, from public school districts and charter schools to the families they serve. Our platform of products is designed to do just that, with Hero (https://herok12.com), a tool for student behavior improvement, and strategic enrollment management tools for Application & Lottery Management, Registration, Re-enrollment, SchoolFinder, MultApply, and School Outreach & Marketing.

Similar Jobs

Fortive Logo Fortive

Revenue Accountant

Hardware • Other • Software • Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
13486 Employees

ElevenLabs Logo ElevenLabs

Revenue Accountant

Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
193 Employees

DraftKings Logo DraftKings

VIP Host, National East

Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
United States
6400 Employees
68K-85K Annually

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Sales Engineer

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
2 Locations
10000 Employees
75K-115K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

ReUp Education Thumbnail
Social Impact • Edtech
Austin, TX
180 Employees
Learneo Thumbnail
Software • Machine Learning • Edtech • Artificial Intelligence
NL
397 Employees
CodePath.org Thumbnail
Edtech • Social Impact
US
55 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account