Senior Revenue Accountant

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Finance Team includes Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.

We’re looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team, you will analyze accounting treatment for certain transactions, record and report accounting transactions, and optimize processes for efficient and accurate data flow. You will collaborate with cross functional teams and other business partners daily to ensure accurate and timely accounting and US GAAP reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare revenue month-end journals and associated reconciliations by working with different areas of the business to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with Company policies and US GAAP.  

• Participate in and drive revenue to cash process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and enhance revenue system capabilities.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of Company operations and business results within assigned areas to prepare monthly analysis and variance explanations. 

• Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Execute and maintain high quality work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company’s financial statements.

• Apply your knowledge of ASC 606 to non-standard transactions and new product offerings, documenting analysis and conclusions on the technical accounting impacts.  Collaborate with the Technical Accounting team on complex issues.

• Collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders to align on downstream impacts, controls, and reporting needs for accounting close for areas including but not limited to non-standard deals, content partner arrangements, new payment methods and new product offerings

• Implement controls and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX

• Provide support for the annual US financial statement audit, periodic internal audits, and statutory audits 

 Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Accounting knowledge with an understanding of US GAAP, especially experience in Revenue Recognition 

• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment, managing multiple tasks under pressure with a strong work ethic

• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at interacting with all levels of the organization

• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team

• Excels in cross-functional business partnering, fostering meaningful relationships 

• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, proficient with large data sets and eager to leverage tools and creative solutions for efficiency gains 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience

• 3+ years of experience as an accounting professi