How to hire a revenue accountant

How to hire a revenue accountant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step revenue accountant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a revenue accountant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new revenue accountant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the revenue accountant you need to hire. Certain revenue accountant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect revenue accountant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents revenue accountant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Revenue Accountant	Description	Hourly rate
   Revenue Accountant	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$23-42
   Accountant Internship	An accounting intern is responsible for assisting an organization's accounting department, observing practical applications and processes, and performing accounting duties under the supervision of tenured accounting staff. Accounting interns support the accounting operations by preparing and organizing financial reports, helping with accounts reconciliation, researching financial and stock market trends, utilizing various accounting software, and managing feedback from their mentors... Show more	$11-21
   Finance Analyst/Accountant	In a company setting, a finance analyst/accountant is in charge of handling and monitoring financial activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Their responsibilities revolve around preparing financial reports, performing audits and risk assessments, and identifying any errors and inconsistencies, resolving them promptly and efficiently... Show more	$22-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • GAAP
   • Pivot Tables
   • Financial Statements
   • SOX
   • Accruals
   • Close Process
   • External Auditors
   • Strong Analytical
   • Internal Controls
   • Financial Reports
   • General Ledger Accounts
   • Revenue Recognition
   • Balance Sheet Accounts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage personnel financial matters including salaries, taxation procedures and other relate issues.
   • Upload project statements of work and changes in scope into ERP system, ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition.
   • Execute and maintain supporting documentation for SOX internal controls
   • Provide GAAP considerations for complex revenue transactions including audit documentation.
   • General accounting functions, including adjusting journal entries, reconciliations of global accounts including defer revenue and accruals.
   • Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for numerous domestic and international revenue accounts using foreign exchange rates.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your revenue accountant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A revenue accountant salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a revenue accountant in Mississippi may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level revenue accountant usually earns less than a senior-level revenue accountant. Additionally, a revenue accountant with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average revenue accountant salary

   $66,015yearly

   $31.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level revenue accountant salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average revenue accountant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$82,033	$39
   2	District of Columbia	$78,993	$38
   3	New York	$77,646	$37
   4	Rhode Island	$73,648	$35
   5	New Hampshire	$68,363	$33
   6	Illinois	$66,920	$32
   7	Massachusetts	$63,445	$31
   8	Virginia	$61,644	$30
   9	Oklahoma	$60,536	$29
   10	South Carolina	$60,028	$29
   11	Colorado	$59,899	$29
   12	Minnesota	$59,757	$29
   13	Texas	$58,996	$28
   14	Georgia	$57,920	$28
   15	Oregon	$57,446	$28
   16	Washington	$57,149	$27
   17	Kansas	$51,471	$25
   18	Utah	$50,841	$24
   19	Florida	$50,729	$24
   20	Mississippi	$49,259	$24

   Average revenue accountant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$115,728	$55.64	13
   2	Meta	$115,369	$55.47	1
   3	Instacart	$104,066	$50.03
   4	Amazon	$102,143	$49.11	32
   5	Adobe	$101,043	$48.58	2
   6	California Resources	$99,562	$47.87
   7	Cloudflare	$95,436	$45.88
   8	FTI Consulting	$93,147	$44.78	3
   9	Bloomberg	$93,010	$44.72	2
   10	Uber Technologies	$92,100	$44.28
   11	Yahoo	$91,624	$44.05
   12	Repsol Energy North America Corporation	$90,508	$43.51
   13	Rambus	$83,183	$39.99
   14	Kaltura	$82,976	$39.89
   15	Citrix	$82,703	$39.76
   16	Zoom Video Communications	$82,407	$39.62
   17	Fortinet	$81,807	$39.33	2
   18	F5	$81,025	$38.95
   19	Pioneer Natural Resources	$79,489	$38.22
   20	Stripe	$79,242	$38.10

4. Writing a revenue accountant job description

   A revenue accountant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a revenue accountant job description:

   Revenue accountant job description example

   4+ years of experience working in the general accounting function and performing the monthly close for private and public industry.

   CPA candidate preferred.

   Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance is a plus.

   Strong knowledge of general accounting with strong attention to detail.

   Sarbanes Oxley & associated controls monitoring and testing.

   Extensive experience working in ERP systems. Knowledge of Oracle & Revpro is a plus.

   Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel skills.

   Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

   Must manage multiple priorities well and handle projects with short deadlines with extreme attention to detail.

   Ability to work in a team-based environment.

   Must be able to take full ownership of assignments and responsibilities.

   About Aston Carter:

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   At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

   Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

   The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

   If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right revenue accountant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your revenue accountant job on Zippia to find and attract quality revenue accountant candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with revenue accountant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new revenue accountant

   Once you've decided on a perfect revenue accountant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new revenue accountant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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