How to hire a senior revenue accountant

How to hire a senior revenue accountant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior 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 senior revenue accountant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior revenue accountant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior revenue accountant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A senior revenue accountant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior revenue accountants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents senior revenue accountant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Revenue Accountant	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior 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	$26-50
   Accounting Supervisor	Account supervisors are in charge of the accounting and financial operations within an organization's accounting department. They supervise the account team and provide feedback about their performance and recommend improvements when necessary... Show more	$24-44
   Account Leader	Account leaders are assigned to work on specific client accounts and assist these clients with their needs. They should treat their clients as partners... Show more	$36-75

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • ASC
   • GAAP
   • Account Reconciliations
   • SOX
   • Internal Controls
   • External Auditors
   • Close Process
   • Process Improvement
   • ERP
   • Financial Statements
   • Saas
   • Accruals
   • Revenue Cycle

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage accounts receivable including revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, customer billing and collection activities.
   • Assist in the implementation of Deltek CostPoint.
   • Review customer contracts for revenue recognition issues and ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and FASB.
   • Perform monthly account reconciliations for all accounts assign and ensure proper presentation of account balance.
   • Invoice over 100 third party sponsors using PeopleSoft.
   • Assist in the improvement of current policies and procedures in connection with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior revenue accountant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior revenue accountant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a senior revenue accountant in Iowa may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior revenue accountant. Additionally, a senior revenue accountant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior revenue accountant salary

   $77,865yearly

   $37.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior revenue accountant salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 30, 2025

   Average senior revenue accountant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$98,485	$47
   2	New York	$92,579	$45
   3	California	$90,839	$44
   4	Massachusetts	$82,294	$40
   5	Virginia	$80,507	$39
   6	North Carolina	$79,902	$38
   7	Texas	$76,326	$37
   8	Pennsylvania	$75,767	$36
   9	Florida	$72,437	$35
   10	Georgia	$71,385	$34
   11	Oregon	$69,192	$33
   12	Washington	$65,551	$32
   13	Indiana	$64,385	$31
   14	Arkansas	$62,195	$30
   15	Arizona	$60,720	$29
   16	Illinois	$59,420	$29
   17	Colorado	$58,294	$28
   18	Mississippi	$55,868	$27
   19	Utah	$52,184	$25

   Average senior revenue accountant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Databricks	$126,792	$60.96
   2	Airbnb	$119,852	$57.62
   3	Aspiration	$116,631	$56.07
   4	DoorDash	$114,896	$55.24
   5	PagerDuty	$113,958	$54.79
   6	Intuit	$112,780	$54.22	7
   7	Poshmark	$112,002	$53.85
   8	Rubrik	$111,366	$53.54	2
   9	The Attachmate Group	$109,567	$52.68
   10	Avid	$109,182	$52.49
   11	Instacart	$108,957	$52.38
   12	Dolby Laboratories	$108,445	$52.14
   13	Exelixis	$106,858	$51.37
   14	Pinterest	$105,368	$50.66	1
   15	Uber Technologies	$105,339	$50.64
   16	AppDynamics	$104,716	$50.34
   17	Recorded Future	$104,100	$50.05
   18	Okta	$103,739	$49.87
   19	Bill.com	$103,143	$49.59
   20	NanoString Technologies	$100,932	$48.52

4. Writing a senior revenue accountant job description

   A senior 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 senior revenue accountant job description:

   Senior revenue accountant job description example

   Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that's making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other's truest selves.
   
   We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you're afraid you won't fit in. Well, here's the good news. For us, the days of "fit in to get in" are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.
   Our Newest Opportunity:
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
   Develop a masterful understanding of the Company's primary brokerage commission revenue stream and OneDigital's tracking of monthly commission receipts to estimate and accrue revenue at detailed level to specific P&Ls Assist with the revenue recognition process for other lines of business, including retirement & wealth, consulting, and property & casualty Assist with the monthly AR estimate and review process Ensure AR and other revenue-related accounts are reconciled fully on a monthly basis, and all reconciling items are properly investigated Partner with Regional Finance Leaders to provide relevant reporting and insightful data to be utilized in driving organic revenue growth Provide ongoing analysis of developing revenue trends at various levels of organization to include development of routine metrics (to include AR aging) Interface with offices to investigate revenue discrepancies and communicate accounting adjustments Guide the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department Perform other tasks as required
   
   Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
   Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively across multiple internal functional groups Ability to make accurate, independent decisions based on data provided Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
   Education, Training and Experience:
   Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area CPA preferred Expert level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel Experience with Microsoft Office D365 and Workday preferred 2-5 years of experience in a similar financial position Big 4 experience preferred Experience with insurance brokerage operations, highly desired but not required
   
   Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior revenue accountants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior revenue accountant job on Zippia to find and recruit senior revenue accountant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior revenue accountants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 senior revenue accountant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior revenue accountant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior revenue accountant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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