Senior Accountant - Revenue Recognition

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

We are looking for a Senior Accountant, Revenue. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.

In this role, you will work closely with accounting leaders and technical program managers throughout the global organization to appropriately recognize revenue on contracts with customers. You will assist in other related areas of the accounting close cycle, including accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and cost of revenue. You will also partner with key members of the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, Program Finance, and FP&A teams to support internal and external deliverables.

• →Prepare revenue recognition journal entries in accordance with ASC 606.
• →Prepare account reconciliations and key analyses for all revenue related accounts.
• →Assist the Revenue Manager with the creation of key technical analyses for new contracts in accordance with ASC 606.
• →Manage the operational aspect of invoicing and cash collections.
• →Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and legal to understand, account and settle commission liabilities.
• →Prepare monthly revenue related financial reports for executive management.
• →Coordinate with external auditors on revenue recognition and cost of revenue inquiries.
• →Prepare revenue related SEC reporting disclosure templates.
• →Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• →Assist in the system implementation of a systemic revenue recognition subledger.
• →Identify and implement areas for process improvement and automation to increase efficiency

• 3-5 years of professional experience
• 2-3 years of ASC 606 experience
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong team work and communication skills
• Experience in automation and a desire to improve outdated processes
• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance, CPA is preferred
  
  

• Revenue related audit experience, particularly with government entities and percentage of completion revenue contracts
• Basic understanding of ASC 606 and its practical application
• Experience with SAAS and technology companies

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!