Accountant II

Company: Pinterest
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

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.Pinterest is looking to add a highly skilled and motivated Senior GL Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting team. As a Senior GL Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing strategic insights for our company's continued growth and success. What you'll do:

• Execute international compliance filings and statutory reporting
• Support external audits by providing accurate and timely information
• Oversee assigned general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accrual processes and business insights
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with internal controls to mitigate financial risks
• Stay up to date with accounting standards and best practices, and provide guidance to the finance team
• Conduct regular review of accounting processes to identify areas for efficiencies
• Perform special projects, as needed, to support our rapid growth What we're looking for:
  • Big 4 accounting firm (or similar) experience
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a technology or high-growth public company operating in a SOX environment
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Xlookups, pivot tables, etc)
  • Strong organizational, critical thinking and communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and curiosity to learn new skills
  • Results-driven individual with a team-oriented mindset
  • CPA/CA or CPA/CA path
  • Accounting ERP experience (preferably Oracle) Relocation Statement:
    • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. 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.
      • For employees not located within a commutable distance from this in-office touchpoint, Pinterest will cover T&E. #LI-SDV #LI-REMOTE Salary Information: At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. We are sharing the base salary range for this position, which is $79,050-$163,000 USD. 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.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 for support.
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