Revenue Accountant

The Elevator Pitch  This role is ideal for someone who thrives on applying accounting principles to ensure accuracy and consistency in revenue recognition. You’ll focus on processing and reviewing standard revenue contracts, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and supporting the monthly close. By helping to maintain the integrity of our financial reporting, your work directly supports Evolv’s mission of making the world a safer place, ensuring we can scale sustainably and continue delivering innovative security solutions. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your revenue accounting expertise, learn from experienced CPAs, and build a foundation that prepares you for more complex contract analysis and career growth.   Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?    In the first 30 days, you will:  Begin to grasp the order process flow, recognizing key items in orders and starting to understand when and how to address questions or concerns.  Apply meticulous attention to detail to ensure understanding and handling of orders are error-free and compliant.  Start to interact with team members and stakeholders, laying the groundwork for future collaboration and communication.  Within 3 to 6 months, you will:  Gain the ability to independently review and process standard, repeatable sales orders, and revenue contracts.  Have built relationships with stakeholders, enhancing teamwork and process efficiency.  Begin to comprehend key accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work.    By the end of the first year, you will:  Collaborate with the Sr. Revenue Accountant  to independently review sales orders, maintain revenue reporting accuracy, and ensure sales order approvals process efficiently, avoiding bottlenecks. (This should be a development goal to work towards throughout the first yr, The Sr. Rev Accountant should be teaching the Rev Accountant how to become proficient in this)  Consistently process routing contracts and maintain accurate revenue records with minimal supervision.  Update installation and fulfillment dates per revenue recognition rules  Investigate approaches to navigate the key systems, find relevant information efficiently and independently.  Partner with Sr. Revenue Accountant on ad hoc analysis and complex contract reviews to gain exposure and expand skill set. Utilize opportunities to incorporate accounting pronouncements impacting revenue recognition at Evolv, integrating this knowledge into daily work.    The Work: What you’ll do regularly Accounting Acumen:  Record and reconcile revenue accounts for standard contracts in accordance with US GAAP and ASC605 policies.  Identify and book monthly accruals  (Nice to have) Prior exposure to revenue recognition standards, especially ASC 606. Reporting Skills:  Support ad hoc revenue reporting requirements with accuracy and timeliness. Track and report on key metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), and Deployed Units. Attention to Detail:  Review sales orders, bookings, and contracts, managing approvals in NetSuite and Salesforce. Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards, including ASC 606 and ASC 842. Team Engagement:  Collaborate with Order Entry, Logistics, and the broader accounting team. Support general ledger management and month-end close activities. Serve as a primary contact for auditors conducting revenue testing of routine contracts. Assist Accounts Receivable in resolving invoicing issues. Personal Development:  Demonstrate eagerness to grow professionally, with opportunities to expand into accruals, sales program management, and cross-functional initiatives. Adaptability:  Embrace change, stay current with evolving accounting practices, and maintain flexibility in task management. What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?  You will be joining the Accounting team and reporting directly to the Manager of Revenue Accounting. The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun!    Where is the role located?  This role is based at Evolv HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a hybrid policy requiring at least three days per week in the office. Compensation and Transparency Statement The base salary range for this full-time position is $58,000 - $92,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.    In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.    During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:      The specific salary range for your preferred location    A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings    Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay    We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.   Requirements Education & Credentials Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred Candidates may actively pursue CPA certification are preferred Accounting Knowledge Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company Hands-on experience applying US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 Experience preparing or reviewing revenue-related journal entries, accruals, or reconciliations Collaboration & Audits Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors on revenue-related testing Benefits At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:  Do the right thing, always;  Put people first'  Own it;  Win together; and continue to   Be bold, stay curious.  Our Benefits Include:  Equity as part of your total compensation package  Medical, dental, and vision insurance  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)  Unlimited vacation policy   Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you  Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development  Subscription to Calm  Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com. Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.