Revenue Accountant

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

• Bold in how we dream and innovate
• Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
• Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
• Visionary in future focused problem-solving
• Exceptional in execution and impact

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated Revenue Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and be responsible for the day-to-day revenue accounting as part of a broader team.

The ideal candidate will be one who is a proactive learner, takes initiative, and is a great team player.

Candidate will be a talented and passionate individual who is interested in joining and helping us take Proofpoint to the next level.

Your Day to Day:

• Demonstrate proficiency with revenue accounting rules under ASC 606 by performing deal review on multiple-element SaaS & software arrangements to ensure accurate revenue recognition treatment
• Contribute to process and system improvements in the revenue cycle, including ERP system enhancement and projects
• Prepare analyses, journal entries and related account reconciliations
• Participate in the monthly close
• Assist in preparation of audit requests as needed
• Perform processes and procedures to comply with SOX 404 control framework Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, ideally ACA, ACCA qualified or to similar level
• Progressive experience in revenue accounting, SaaS revenue recognition and understanding of multiple-element arrangements is strongly preferred
• Ability to form excellent relationships and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Manage multiple prior