Job Description
Job Description
SENIOR COMMISSIONS ACCOUNTANT
Salt Lake City, Utah · Full-time · Hybrid (M/W on site, plus close) · Finance
A profitable, high-growth SaaS company is hiring a Senior Commissions Accountant to help rebuild and own its commissions accounting function. Sales is the engine of this business, and commissions accounting sits at the center of it — so this is a high-visibility seat with a very clear runway. You'll partner directly with senior FP&A leaders, help rebuild the ASC 340-40 process and SOX framework to IPO-ready standards, and have real room to make the function your own and grow your career fast.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own commissions accrual and the capitalization and roll-off of commissions under ASC 340-40
- Handle external partner commissions end to end — accrue, capitalize, and roll off commissions paid to partners on their sales, and manage timely partner reporting and payment through the procure-to-pay process
- Report accurately to FP&A and clearly explain what's happening inside the commission plans and how they're accounted for
- Help rebuild the ASC 340-40 process on the foundation already in progress, and rebuild the SOX compliance framework to IPO-ready standards
- Manage high-volume amortization in NetSuite ARM — roughly 1,500–3,000 schedules imported and rolled off monthly
- Work across 26 compensation plans covering 550+ commissionable employees (growing 15%) and 2,800 contracts a month
- Flex into ASC 606 subscription accounting and revenue recognition during lighter close periods
- Mentor two junior accountants (the team runs like an audit group — a few staff, several seniors)
WHAT YOU BRING
- Public accounting experience, ideally Big 4 — a strong-performing senior ready for the next step is the sweet spot
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Working knowledge of ASC 340-40 (commissions capitalization); bonus if you've built or rebuilt the process
- Commissions or revenue accounting experience and comfort with complex, high-volume comp plans
- Hands-on with NetSuite (ARM a plus), Excel, and commission tools such as Performio
- Strong analytical skills, close attention to detail, and clear communication across teams
- CPA is a strong plus, not required. The 3–5 year range is a guide, not a hard cutoff — the right experience matters more
WHERE THIS ROLE CAN TAKE YOU
- Direct, senior-level exposure to FP&A — a natural path into FP&A if that's a direction you want
- Hands-on ASC 606 and revenue recognition work that builds toward accounting leadership
- Order-to-cash and procure-to-pay experience that opens doors to GL/corporate accounting and controllership tracks
- A team that promotes from within and actively moves people up
- A rare "rebuild it and own it" opportunity — reshape the commissions function and establish yourself quickly
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Hybrid in Salt Lake City — two days on site (Monday/Wednesday), plus close weeks
- A profitable, high-margin SaaS business operating at IPO-ready standards
- A supportive, low-ego culture that values ownership, kindness, thoughtfulness, and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits, wellness and mental health support, and learning and development support including tuition reimbursement
- An ownership program so full-time employees share in the company's success