About Ars X Machina

Ars X Machina (AXM) is a full-service media planning, buying, and analytics agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a remote team distributed across the U.S. We craft omnichannel, data-driven media strategies that span the entire paid media landscape. From audience development and strategic planning to budget forecasting, execution, optimization, and reporting, we manage the full media lifecycle end-to-end. Our experience spans both B2B and B2C, supporting brand-building and performance-driven campaigns.

What sets AXM apart? Our agility, strategic leadership, and innovative mindset—all rooted in a collaborative, people-first culture where both clients and team members thrive for the long haul.

Job Summary

The Senior Revenue Accountant Freelancer will lead the review of historical revenue recognition and help design and implement scalable processes going forward. This role will partner closely with Finance and the media teams to assess revenue treatment, identify risks and inconsistencies, and establish controls and procedures aligned with applicable accounting standards.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of revenue recognition, strong technical accounting skills, experience working in a media or advertising business, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical operational processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Historical Revenue Review

• Review historical revenue recognition practices across advertising and technology services vendors.
• Analyze billing and reconciliation files, contract details, and supporting documentation to assess appropriate revenue treatment and timing.
• Evaluate historical application revenue recognition and quantify potential impacts of revenue recognition issues
• Prepare clear documentation supporting conclusions

Process Improvement

• Assist in developing and implementing standardized revenue recognition policies, procedures, and workflows for current and future transactions
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve review and revenue close processes
• Recommend and help implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a key accounting partner to Finance, media teams, and Co-Founders (as needed) on revenue-related matters.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting; experience in media, advertising, or agency environments is a plus  
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and Quickbooks Online
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.