Senior Revenue Accountant

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUTNETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

Senior Revenue Accountant - Westford, MA

Position Summary:

We are currently searching for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join the finance team.  Working closely with the corporate and divisional finance teams, the Senior Revenue Accountant will have responsibility to ensure accurate recording of all revenue related transactions and compliance of such transactions with revenue recognition accounting guidelines in accordance with ASC 606.  The Senior Revenue Accountant will also be responsible for accounting for deferred revenue, monthly account reconciliations for deferred revenue, unbilled revenue and accounts receivable, and providing accurate analyses of customer and sales metrics to both Sales and Finance management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review executed revenue contracts and agreements to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with Program Managers regarding revenue triggering activities for revenue recognition procedures.  
• Enforce internal control procedures relating to automated systems maintenance and (manual) record keeping and documentation requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile unbilled receivables, accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounts.
• Prepare various ad hoc reports and other special projects for management as requested.
• Prepare recurring and period-end journal entries.
• Timely completion of month-end close.
• Prepare analysis to establish Standalone Selling Price for product and service offerings.
• Prepare quarterly reporting schedules required by Corporate Accounting for financial statement disclosures.
• Assist in testing the ERP system for new enhancements and upgrades as required.
• Participate in the annual audit with the external Audit firm.

Basic Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong Knowledge and experience applying ASC 606
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and system skills
• Team player with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and proactive thinker; high degree of ownership
• Flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, CPA desired
• Minimum of 4 years of related financial and accounting experience in applying revenue recognition criteria in a software environment
• Large ERP experience required; Oracle and RevStream experience a plus
• Previous software industry/public company experience preferred

The annual US salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 base salary plus 10% annual bonus. This range represents NETSCOUT’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary within or, in some cases, outside this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  

Please note that the posted salary range may span multiple career levels. Final compensation and job level will be determined during the interview process, based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and expectations of the role. 

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. As a global company we strive to build a workforce comprised of talented individuals with a wide range of perspectives and background. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Employees are eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs. We offer a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Generous vacation package
• Equity
• Matching 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive medical and dental coverage options
• Domestic partner benefits
• Health and Dependent Care spending accounts and Health Savings Account options
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off, Matching Charitable Gifts

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

We value genuine candidate experiences. The use of AI-generated responses or other external assistance during any stage of the interview process is not allowed. NETSCOUT recognizes its obligations to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. Candidates who require third‑party assistance or other accommodations to participate in the interview process should notify the recruiting team in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.