Senior Accountant, Revenue

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

What’s the role?

Etsy is looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant who will contribute in the order-to-cash process from end-to-end and help shape the future of the company's revenue accounting function. This role will collaborate closely with many key business partner teams, including Money Movement, Payments, Strategic Finance, and external auditors to ensure an efficient and compliant revenue recognition process. The ideal candidate will have technical accounting experience with a SaaS revenue model, whether from industry, public accounting, or a combination of both.

 This is a full-time position reporting to the Director, Revenue Accounting. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

• Our team is built on a foundation of transparent communication and robust collaboration. We are proud of the great work that we do and we like to have a little fun while we do it! We enjoy bouncing ideas off of each other to collectively problem solve, and continuously look for ways to streamline our workflows through process efficiencies and automations. We provide support and coverage for each other during peak times and PTO.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Account for payment processing fees and other cost of revenue as part of the month-end close process

• Account for banking activity related to funds received from payment service providers

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations; with an emphasis on cash and payment processor receivables

• Collaborate with financial systems team to optimize cash reconciliation processes and ensure accurate reporting

• Work closely with internal partner teams, including Tax, Treasury, Payments, and Financial Systems Solutions to resolve day-to-day queries and support ongoing projects

• Collaborate with external partners, such as payment service providers, to resolve payments related discrepancies and ensure smooth transaction flows

• Assist with audit inquiries, particularly related to cost of revenue, cash, and payment processor receivables

• Partner with Strategic Finance to analyze actual cost of revenue against budget, investigate variances, and identify trends

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• Minimum of three years of accounting or audit experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is required

• Collaborative spirit and drive for making process improvements

• Ability to work independently, proactively identify challenges, and actively work to find solutions

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Hands-on approach and desire to work in a dynamic environment

• Experience working in public accounting or at a publicly traded company preferred

• Workday Accounting System and Looker (BI Tool) knowledge is a plus

• CPA Preferred, but not required 

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

Additional Information
 

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
 
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.