Role Snapshot
Revenue Accountant role at a PE-backed SaaS company focused on K-12 enrollment solutions, responsible for managing revenue recognition, billings, collections, and tax compliance. This highly visible position is critical to operational finance and audit readiness as the company scales.
Job Description
About SchoolMint:
SchoolMint is a leading provider of K-12 Enrollment Solutions. As school choice expands and student recruitment grows more competitive, SchoolMint will help parents, students and customers overcome their toughest enrollment challenges.
SchoolMint’s mission is built on our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. These values are the foundation of our positive, collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional customer service.
Role Overview:
We are a private equity–backed, SaaS company seeking a Revenue Accountant to support our finance organization. This role is highly visible and will be instrumental in the revenue accounting processes supporting operational requirements in a PE environment.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, majority offshore accounting organization, has strong technical accounting skills, and understands the importance of audit readiness, process discipline, and data integrity as the company scales toward its next value-creation milestone.
What will I do?
- Ensure revenue recognition for all subscription and professional services revenue
- Own customer relationships for billings, collections and cash application
- Review deferred and unbilled revenue for accuracy
- Responsible for all required sales and use tax returns, state registrations and other statutory filings
- Review monthly revenue-related journal entries and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly commissions and partner with Human Resources on payroll
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Revenue Operations teams
- Support monthly close cycles and annual audit process
- Maintain and enhance revenue accounting policies and internal controls
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of accounting experience, SaaS preferred
- Experience in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and their application in SaaS environments
- Strong understanding of subscription business models, multi-element arrangements, and professional services revenue
- Experience with deferred revenue calculations, contract modifications, and revenue allocation
- Experience with sales and use tax filing using Avalara
- Proficiency with Intacct and Salesforce
- Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
- CPA preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments
- CST or EST Time Zones preferred
Why SchoolMint?
Join a supportive, mission-driven company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the SchoolMint team:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Paid Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
- Paid Time Off Benefits: PTO, Sick Days, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Day, and Winter Recess.
- 401(K): Including employer contribution after a 90-day waiting period.
- Professional Development: Educational Assistance Program, industry conference access, and internal training resources.
- Inclusive Culture: Work in a no-jerks-allowed environment where teamwork and creativity are central to our success.
- Key role in a PE-backed SaaS growth phase
- High visibility and leadership exposure
- Opportunity to build scalable revenue processes