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Revenue Accountant

NetScout Systems, Inc
life insurance, parental leave, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Westford
May 21, 2026
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Job ID: 005415
NETSCOUT is hiring a Revenue Accountant in Westford, MA
Description:

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) is a market and technology leader of real-time service assurance and cybersecurity solutions for today's most demanding service provider, enterprise, and government networks. By providing "visibility without borders," NETSCOUT helps assure digital business services against disruptions in availability, performance, and security, through its patented smart data technology. Headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, NETSCOUT has approximately 2,500 employees with offices across the globe. NETSCOUT serves the Global 5000 enterprise community as well as government agencies and telecommunications service providers.

Life at NETSCOUT has been built on the culture of collaboration and diversity, we want all our employees to feel appreciated and valued. These words are the life and soul of our company. We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace. We build and grow our teams on these principles which cultivate our leaders to continue to grow a company that's right for each and every employee. We celebrate multiple approaches for change and progression, where everyone has a voice.

To find out more about working for NETSCOUT see below link: https://www.netscout.com/company/be-a-guardian

Position Summary:

We are currently searching for a Revenue Accountant to join the finance team. Working closely with the corporate and divisional finance teams, the Revenue Accountant will have responsibility to ensure accurate recording of all revenue related transactions and compliance of such transactions with revenue recognition accounting guidelines in accordance with ASC 606. The Revenue Accountant will also be responsible for accounting for deferred revenue, monthly account reconciliations for deferred revenue, unbilled revenue and accounts receivable, and providing accurate analyses of customer and sales metrics to both Sales and Finance management.

This position will be at our Westford, MA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Analyze multi-element arrangements and process daily revenue transactions in NetSuite.
  • Review executed revenue contracts and agreements to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606.
  • Enforce internal control procedures and documentation requirements related to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations related to unbilled receivables, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue accounts.
  • Assist with analysis to establish Standalone Selling Price for product and service offerings.
  • Prepare quarterly reporting schedules required by Corporate Accounting for financial statement disclosures.
  • Participate in system implementations or enhancements related to ERP and revenue automation tools.
  • Participate in the annual audit with the external Audit firm.
  • Prepare various ad hoc reports and other special projects for management as requested.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline revenue processes and reporting.


Required Skills:



  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and system skills
  • Team player with the highest level of honesty and integrity
  • Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel and Word
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and proactive thinker; high degree of ownership
  • Flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities



Requirements:



  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
  • CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
  • 2- 4 years of accounting experience, preferably within a software or technology company
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite and revenue automation tool NetSuite ARM



Additional Information: The people behind our products are responsible for our company's success, and we take your career ambitions seriously. As a NETSCOUT Systems employee, you'll enjoy a generous benefits package, including parental leave, liberal vacation policy, matching 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, domestic partner benefits, company-paid life insurance, short & long term disability & AD&D. We also offer both a Flexible Medical & Childcare Spending Account.

Our Recruitment process is designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

The annual US salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000 base salary plus annual bonus. This range represents NETSCOUT's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary within or, in some cases, outside this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.


Requirements:




Education

Bachelors (or equivalent work experience)

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

MA - Westford

Preferred Language

English
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