Revenue Accountant Jobs for OPT Students
Revenue Accountant roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with accounting or finance degrees. Most positions sponsor H-1B after OPT, and STEM OPT extensions are available if your degree qualifies. CPA progress strengthens your profile significantly.
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Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant, Services Contract Revenue, will primarily be responsible for ensuring proper revenue recognition and billing of consulting services contracts in support of the Customer Success organization. This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
In this role, you will:
- Review draft customer contracts related to Consulting revenue to ensure accuracy of fee tables, billing schedules, payment terms, customer contacts and any terms that would impact revenue recognition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASC 606).
- Provide accounting guidance to Legal, Customer Success (CS) and Sales personnel on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with updates and maintenance of the percentage-of-completion (POC) file indicating what percentage of fixed price projects are complete and how much should be billed at the end of each month.
- Work with the Customer Success Operations team and CS Managers/Directors to ensure completeness of POC updates.
- Assist in ensuring new contracts are entered in the accounting systems appropriately, as needed.
- Assist in reconciliations and reporting, as needed, related to the Monthly and Quarterly Revenue close.
- Support annual audit and quarterly reviews by providing external auditors with requested documentation for revenue transactions being tested.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual review and documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- MS in Accounting preferred but not required.
Experience:
- 3+ years of project revenue accounting experience is required.
- Experience with the POC method of revenue recognition for fixed price contracts is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP financial systems such as NetSuite or SuiteprojectsPro is preferred.
- Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
Skills:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner regularly with Sales, CS, Legal, senior leadership and external auditors.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet and take full responsibility for recurring monthly deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and increasing responsibility over time.
Technical Skills
- Exceptionally strong project revenue accounting knowledge required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- ERP financial systems experience is a plus.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
BENEFITS
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
ABOUT APPIAN
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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INTRODUCTION
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant, Services Contract Revenue, will primarily be responsible for ensuring proper revenue recognition and billing of consulting services contracts in support of the Customer Success organization. This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
In this role, you will:
- Review draft customer contracts related to Consulting revenue to ensure accuracy of fee tables, billing schedules, payment terms, customer contacts and any terms that would impact revenue recognition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASC 606).
- Provide accounting guidance to Legal, Customer Success (CS) and Sales personnel on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with updates and maintenance of the percentage-of-completion (POC) file indicating what percentage of fixed price projects are complete and how much should be billed at the end of each month.
- Work with the Customer Success Operations team and CS Managers/Directors to ensure completeness of POC updates.
- Assist in ensuring new contracts are entered in the accounting systems appropriately, as needed.
- Assist in reconciliations and reporting, as needed, related to the Monthly and Quarterly Revenue close.
- Support annual audit and quarterly reviews by providing external auditors with requested documentation for revenue transactions being tested.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual review and documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- MS in Accounting preferred but not required.
Experience:
- 3+ years of project revenue accounting experience is required.
- Experience with the POC method of revenue recognition for fixed price contracts is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP financial systems such as NetSuite or SuiteprojectsPro is preferred.
- Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
Skills:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner regularly with Sales, CS, Legal, senior leadership and external auditors.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet and take full responsibility for recurring monthly deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and increasing responsibility over time.
Technical Skills
- Exceptionally strong project revenue accounting knowledge required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- ERP financial systems experience is a plus.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
BENEFITS
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
ABOUT APPIAN
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Revenue Accountant
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Focus your applications on mid-size and large firms with established finance teams, where sponsorship processes are already understood and budgeted.
Emphasize revenue recognition expertise
ASC 606 and IFRS 15 proficiency signals specialized knowledge employers cannot easily replace. Highlighting your experience with multi-element arrangements or contract modifications positions you as a technical asset worth sponsoring.
Pursue CPA candidacy before interviewing
Passing even one CPA exam section before job searching signals commitment and competence. Many Revenue Accountant roles list CPA candidacy as a preferred qualification, and it meaningfully separates you from competing candidates.
Focus on industries with complex revenue streams
SaaS, healthcare, and professional services companies deal with intricate revenue recognition requirements that justify specialized hires. These industries also tend to hire more internationally and have stronger institutional familiarity with OPT and visa sponsorship.
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Do Revenue Accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Revenue Accountant positions generally require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. This makes the role a solid fit for F-1 OPT students and a straightforward case for future H-1B sponsorship.
Can I use a STEM OPT extension as a Revenue Accountant?
It depends on your degree. Accounting and finance degrees are increasingly classified under STEM-designated CIP codes, but not all programs qualify. Check whether your specific degree program appears on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List. If it does, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months.
How do I find Revenue Accountant jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsorship. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not sponsor. Focus on mid-size and enterprise employers in SaaS, financial services, or healthcare, where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
What accounting credentials matter most to employers when I'm on OPT?
CPA candidacy is the most valued credential for Revenue Accountant roles. Employers understand that OPT students may still be working toward licensure, so being actively enrolled in the CPA exam process is often enough to satisfy the preference. Proficiency in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or SAP also carry significant weight.
What happens to my Revenue Accountant job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you have a valid STEM OPT extension, the cap-gap rule may protect your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Coordinating your OPT end date, STEM extension timeline, and H-1B filing deadline with your employer's HR team well in advance is essential to avoid any gap.
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