Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Are you a meticulous financial professional ready to play a critical role in fueling the financial integrity of a global leader in AI-Powered Process Automation? ABOUT THE TEAM Our Finance and Revenue Accounting team ensures financial accuracy and provides strategic guardrails to support Appian’s rapid revenue growth. We design, optimize, and scale the mission-critical revenue accounting framework, including SOX compliance parameters, and internal controls to ensure our internal financial operations support Appian's rapid market expansion and revenue growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market. THE OPPORTUNITY This position offers an exceptional launchpad for a mid-level accounting professional seeking high-visibility ownership and career acceleration within a fast-growing corporate landscape. At Appian, you will have the autonomy to manage critical revenue accounting cycles, assist directly with high-stakes external audits, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance revenue reporting accuracy—all within a highly collaborative, face-to-face culture at our corporate headquarters. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Review Customer Contracts: Review and approve customer contracts for software and services subscription revenue and ensure timely and accurate entry into the accounting system, including preparation and review of supporting revenue recognition checklists for compliance with ASC 606 standards. • Support Renewal Process: Partner directly with Sales Operations and Renewals Team to support the software subscription renewal process by creating opportunities in Salesforce for renewable orders and maintaining reports of past due renewals. • Support Monthly Close: Assist with month-end reconciliation of all revenue accounts as well as unbilled receivables and deferred revenue during our fast-paced Monthly Revenue close cycles.. • Quarterly Close & Reporting: Prepare quarter-end analysis and reporting of current vs. long-term Unbilled A/R and Deferred Revenue. • Facilitate Audit and Reporting Requests: Assist with audit requests by compiling necessary revenue documentation and support ad hoc financial reporting requests and projects. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. • Experience: 3+ years demonstrated progressive experience in revenue accounting or corporate accounting. • Technical Mastery: Proven proficiency preparing journal entries and account reconciliations within an enterprise corporate landscape. • Compliance Domain: Strong foundational knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, financial control frameworks, and corporate audit procedures. • echnical Tooling: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex financial modeling and data manipulation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Active CPA designation or active progression toward passing the CPA examinations. • Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems such as NetSuite. • Prior background within public accounting. • We value experience with enterprise platforms as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work ex