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Revenue Accounting Analyst - Data Products

Samba samba.tv Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
On-site San Francisco Full-time Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at Samba. San Francisco · full-time · $100,000–$125,000 base.

SalaryStated by Samba
$100,000 – $125,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from SambaOur estimate for the market: $120,000–$182,500Median $150,000
Below the market median of $150,000 for mid-level accounting roles in San Francisco.
Worked out from 51 postings that stated pay, median $150,000. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSan Francisco
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$100,000–$125,000
PostedSep 8, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Apply GAAP and ASC 606 rules to sales orders, revenue schedules, NetSuite plans and monthly revenue entries
  • Support month-end close by calculating accruals, preparing journal entries and reconciling related accounts
  • Prepare invoices and work with customers to resolve billing questions
  • Compare revenue and margin forecasts with actuals, investigate differences and help auditors with requests
  • Keep revenue procedures current and take on other assigned projects

What you bring

  • At least four years of work experience and hands-on familiarity with ASC 606
  • A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
  • Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who is organized, detail-focused and comfortable balancing deadlines and multiple tasks in a high-volume, accuracy-focused team. You’ll work onsite in San Francisco and report to the Revenue Manager.

From the employer

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.
As Revenue Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting with timely and accurately reporting revenue according to GAAP and ASC 606. You will be involved with the order to cash process and related month end close activities. Oftentimes, you will need to collaborate with legal, business development, sales and other functions in the company to ensure compliance to revenue recognition policies. This role will be reporting to the Revenue Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Ensuring the proper accounting treatment of revenue according to GAAP policies (ASC 606)

  • Understand basic revenue recognition rules, create sales orders based on standard contract reviews, prepare revenue waterfall schedules, ensure the revenue plan in NetSuite is accurate, and post monthly revenue journal entries

  • Facilitate in the month-end close with preparing accrual calculation, creating journal entries and preparing reconciliations for related accounts

  • Facilitate the preparation of invoices and communicate with customers to address and resolve invoice-related questions.

  • Collaborate internally and externally on revenue and margin forecasts versus actuals and resolve discrepancies

  • Participate in external audits by helping with auditor requests

  • Maintain and improve related procedure documentation

  • Other ad hoc projects as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

  • 4-6+ years work experience

  • Working experience with ASC 606

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

  • Experience with digital advertising and/or ad tech is a plus

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Google Sheets

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Familiarity with Enterprise accounting systems such as Netsuite is a plus

  • Task based and deadline focused

  • Detail-oriented and organized

  • Ability to multi-task and work as a team in a high-volume/high-accuracy environment

  • Public company experience is a plus

Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact. Samba may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller.