Technical Accounting Lead

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end revenue accounting process including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, incentives, refunds, credits, and breakage
• Lead technical accounting analysis under ASC 606, including principal vs. agent assessments and variable consideration
• Develop fluency in marketplace economics including B2B/B2C revenue mix and tutor payout structures
• Prepare and review complex monthly revenue journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses
• Ensure integrity of revenue data flows between billing systems, product databases, and NetSuite
• Design and strengthen internal controls over revenue to support SOX readiness
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Legal, and Operations to assess accounting implications of new features
• Drive SEC disclosure readiness for revenue and own revenue footnote narratives
• Apply AI tools to accelerate revenue accounting workflows and lead proof-of-concept initiatives

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big Four public accounting or revenue accounting experience in high-growth SaaS or marketplace environments
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and expertise in ASC 606
• Proven experience in technical accounting research and drafting accounting memos
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Ability to query and analyze large datasets using SQL, Looker, or other BI tools

Benefits

• Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com
• Learning & Development budget and time off
• Competitive financial package with equity
• Health insurance and leave allowance
• Access to free mental health support platforms

About the Company

Preply is a category-defining Ed-Tech company that helps people discover the perfect tutor and craft personalized learning journeys. Having reached unicorn status, Preply is transforming education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning for millions of people globally.