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Senior Revenue Recognition Accountant

United States, McLean · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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Job Description

Appian is seeking a Senior Accountant, Revenue Recognition, to participate in all aspects of the revenue accounting function to review and approve customer contracts for proper revenue recognition.

Job Responsibility

  • Review fully executed customer contracts to conclude on appropriate accounting treatment and identify any issues to ensure that all software and services revenues are accounted for in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASC 606)
  • Review and approve revenue allocation and revenue plans in the NetSuite accounting system to ensure accurate revenue recognition treatment in the general ledger and support the monthly closing process
  • Review drafts of customer contracts and provide revenue accounting guidance to Legal and Sales personnel on an as-needed basis
  • Prepare supporting revenue accounting documentation, including revenue accounting checklists, position papers and revenue allocation spreadsheets for booked orders
  • Assist manager with technical research on complex revenue accounting issues
  • Assist with Fair Value (SSP) analyses of historical sales transactions
  • Support annual audit and quarterly reviews by providing external auditors with requested documentation for revenue transactions being tested
  • Assist with preparation of SEC filings as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification required
  • 3-5 years of software revenue accounting experience
  • Exceptionally strong software revenue accounting knowledge
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in an area requiring special attention to detail and adherence to regular monthly deadlines
  • Ability to grow and take on more responsibilities as required

Nice to have

  • MS in Accounting preferred but not required
  • Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
  • ERP financial systems experience is a plus

What we offer

  • health coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
  • life and disability insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • retirement/pension plan
  • wellness dollars
  • tuition reimbursement
  • family-forming benefits

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