Accountant II - Senior Revenue Accountant

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

The US Revenue Assurance Team seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in revenue accounting and be able to contribute immediately. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Revenue Assurance Manager and collaborate closely with other revenue accountants and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities will include contract review, project management, and Month-End Close activities.

 

What you’ll do: 

• Work closely with Sales Coordinators daily to approve Insertion Orders, Contract review, help lead OTC projects. Prepare monthly deferred journal entries. Align with the global RA team new processes, projects, and issues that might arise
• Help lead in Pinterest’s OTC process, including reviewing and approving insertion orders, contract review, ensuring data integrity between SFDC, Ads Manager, and Oracle 
• Help with the monthly revenue close processes, including preparing deferred revenue entries, revenue reporting, and reconciliations
• Satisfy all quarterly and annual audit requirements for our external auditors
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements for revenue accounting and improve controls where necessary
• Assist in system testing related to process enhancement and automation to further streamline revenue tasks and shorten revenue close calendar
• Troubleshoot system issues with Engineering
• Partner with legal and sales cross-functional teams to build an efficient end to end OTC workflow
• Support Sales Requests

 

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, CPA preferred
• 4-6  years experience in accounting, with a Big 4 firm combined with industry experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606)
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience with Oracle, Salesforce.com, Datahub/SQL, and Blackline
• Strong project management, organization skills, detail oriented
• Ability to express yourself clearly, both written and verbally
• Ability to identify, design and implement internal controls and best practices
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment

 

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

 

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• Our PinFlex future of work philosophy requires this role to occasionally visit the San Francisco office for collaboration, ideation, and cross-functional partnerships. Examples include new hire onboarding, Annual Accounting Summit and planning/strategy sessions on an as needed basis.
• For employees not located within a commutable distance from this in-office touchpoint, Pinterest will cover T&E. Learn more about PinFlex here.

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$79,050—$163,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support. Apply