Sr. Revenue Recognition Specialist

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

Job Description

Why work for just any analytics company? At Alteryx Inc., we are explorers, dreamers and innovators. We’re on a journey to build the best analytics platform in the world, but we can’t do it without people like you, leading the way. Forget the stereotypical tech companies of the past. Embrace the unconventional, exercise your imagination and help alter the future with Alteryx.

Overview:

We are seeking a Sr. Revenue Recognition Specialist who will be part of the global Revenue team responsible for supporting the “quote to cash” cycle.  The successful candidate will a strong foundation in technical accounting (specifically revenue recognition) and be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, interacting with our deal strategy, deal desk, sales, legal, and product departments during the quote and customer negotiation process, and with accounting department colleagues’ post-sales.

This is a great opportunity to work for a public, fast paced, high growth company with ample room to make a difference with management visibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and evaluate customer contracts for compliance with internal policies and US GAAP (ASC 606), ensuring that revenue has been properly and timely recognized and that the overall economics of the deal are in line with company targets/goals
• Perform contract analysis including relevant documentation of management’s assessment and results in accordance with ASC 606 and Company established internal controls
• Primary focus of responsibility on international bookings and revenue recognition.
• Act as technical resource to Sales, Deal Desk, Deal Strategy and Legal teams on deal negotiation by participating in discussions, reviewing draft orders, and providing revenue recognition recommendations and deal terms that maximize revenue outcomes.
• Review and support negotiating key contractual terms ensuring non-standard language is drafted consistently with written approvals. Promote contract language that avoids revenue recognition issues and facilitates revenue accounting accuracy.
• Support training and review of junior team members.
• Support internal and external audits on revenue related issues.
• Participating in ad-hoc project and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance is required.  CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of assurance/audit experience in Public Accounting. Big 4 or national tiered firm preferred.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and thorough understanding of GAAP including revenue recognition rules (ASC 606) as well as the ability to apply judgment within defined policies and practices
• Prior experience in revenue accounting and/or the Enterprise Software/SaaS B2B industry preferred
• Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite and ARM a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication (both written and oral) and collaboration skills required
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.