Revenue Accountant

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Where we Work

Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

About your skills

• Attention to detail - Accuracy matters in revenue accounting. You'll be expected to spot discrepancies, maintain clean reconciliations, and ensure our financial reporting is both precise and reliable.
• Always-learning attitude - Our business model evolves quickly, and so do the accounting standards that guide it. We value curiosity and a willingness to continuously expand your technical knowledge and adapt to new processes or tools.
• Communication - Revenue accounting often requires cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and product teams. We look for someone who can clearly explain complex topics, build trust, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Analytical skills - Beyond recording transactions, you'll help interpret data, identify trends, and provide insights that influence decision-making. Strong analytical skills will help you go beyond the numbers to the story they tell.

About this role

We're looking for a Revenue Accountant to join our Accounting team and help ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 606). This role is a great opportunity to deepen your technical accounting skills, gain exposure to SaaS/subscription revenue models, and collaborate with teams across the business. You'll support the month-end close, contribute to process automation, and help analyze new revenue products in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and post journal entries related to revenue, deferred revenue, and AR.Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and close processes, ensuring revenue results are accurate and complete.
• Partner with Engineering, Legal, and Operations to understand new product offerings and performance obligations.
• Provide revenue data, schedules, and analyses to internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Assist in implementing and optimizing revenue accounting tools, ERP integrations, and automation projects.
• Support compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP.

What you'll have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with revenue recognition or audit exposure.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 606.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, large dataset analysis).
• Experience with dealing large volume dataset
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• CPA license or CPA candidate.
• Experience in SaaS, subscription, or technology companies.

Posting Date: 10/16/2025

Application Window: We anticipate the application window will be open until 10/24. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.

At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity.

Hiring Compensation Range

$80,000-$100,000 USD

Why work here?

You'll grow here.Learning is part of the job. You'll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.

AI is real here.We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You'll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.

You'll own your work.We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don't need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.

You'll build with others.We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.

You'll see your impact.What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You've got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?

Bring your curiosity. We'll bring the platform and the support. Let's LEARN together.
Our Benefits Start with U

Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits, pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.

Benefits outlined are provided as a general overview and may vary depending on the location, role, and employment classification. All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the organization and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We understand that not everyone will match each of the qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you

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