Product Accounting, Physical Products

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Stripe Accounting Team is responsible for supporting all products at Stripe, consulting on accounting implications and supporting teams' ability to make informed strategic decisions. We are responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all business-generated transactions on our balance sheet and income statement. We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate significantly with cross-functional and international teams. 

What you��ll do

As a member of the Product Accounting team, you will support the processing and reporting of our financial results of our physical products businesses, namely Terminal, Press and Issuing Cards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in building scalable accounting processes to support global growth and new product launches
• Plan, perform and review monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses and analytical reviews, producing internal management reporting and external audit support.
• Partner with Systems, Logistics, Treasury, Billing Operations, Tax and Legal teams to support internal financial systems process improvements and automation and to advise on accounting implications. 
• Design, implement and execute efficient internal control procedures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation.

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience in revenue and inventory accounting
• B.A. or B.S degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues with a focus in ASC 330
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with large data sets
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with internal controls (design, implementation and execution) 
• Demonstrated history of taking on various types of challenging projects and producing results
• Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry.
• SQL experience