Senior Revenue Accountant (NYC)

Medidata SolutionsNYC

Location: This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week following Company policy.

About our Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.

About the Team:

We are looking for a technically strong Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting team at a $1B+ SaaS company. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of technical accounting and operational execution — you will own complex revenue recognition analysis under IFRS 15 / ASC 606 while also playing an active role in the monthly close and balance sheet management.

Our Revenue Accounting Manager is a strong, cross-functional leader who partners closely with Sales, Operations, and FP&A. This role is specifically designed to serve as the technical anchor of the team, enabling the manager to operate in a reviewer capacity and ensuring that complex accounting matters are handled with rigor and independence.

Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Documentation

• Review and interpret non-standard customer contracts to identify accounting implications and ensure proper revenue treatment

• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on revenue-related matters, including preparation of audit support and responses to technical inquiries

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of new or evolving accounting standards and assist in updating internal accounting policies accordingly

• Partner with Legal and Deal Desk on non-standard contract terms, and support the Revenue Accounting Manager in providing real-time technical guidance during deal structuring

Month-End Close & Operational Accounting

• Assist with the monthly revenue close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of revenue recognition

• Own balance sheet accounting for deferred revenue and unbilled receivables, including preparation of reconciliations, roll-forwards, and variance analyses

• Prepare journal entries related to revenue and related accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

• Support the revenue operations and sales compensation accounting functions as needed, providing coverage and technical review

• Contribute to continuous improvement of close processes, documentation, and internal controls, including supporting the implementation of new AI-driven automation tools

Collaboration & Team Development

• Work closely with the Revenue Accounting Manager, providing well-documented analysis that supports a reviewer-level sign-off workflow

• Assist in mentoring junior team members on technical accounting concepts and close processes

• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Sales Operations, and external auditors on revenue-related matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA license required (active or in process)

•  4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to technical revenue recognition

•  Deep working knowledge of IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606, including application to complex SaaS or subscription-based arrangements

•  Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to independently research accounting issues, reach supportable conclusions, and prepare clear documentation

•Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle)

•Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

•Experience at a SaaS or subscription-based technology company

•Experience supporting Big 4 audits and preparing technical accounting documentation reviewed at the senior manager or partner level

•Exposure to sales compensation accounting or revenue operations accounting

•Experience working in a high-growth or post-IPO environment

The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in New York, NY. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than New York, NY may differ based on the local market data in that region. 

The base salary pay range for this position is $79,500.00 to $106,000.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, family leave, flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

Note: Please be on the lookout for job scams. Medidata recruiters will never ask applicants for monetary compensation, credit card, or banking details.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until we fill the position.

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Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata’s seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.