Patreon
Senior Accountant
Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their communities and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live experiences, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases. We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Senior Accountant to support our mission. This role is based in San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. About the Team
The Senior Accountant will be a part of the Accounting team, reporting to the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting Manager while also heavily participating in general ledger/close activities. About the Role
The Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the monthly close process, financial reporting/technical accounting function, and other accounting projects and initiatives by: Preparing month-end journal entries and associated reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and company policies Performing trend analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring all significant fluctuations are explained and supported Driving process improvements and automation initiatives to gain efficiencies in the close timeline and our overall control environment Providing support for the annual financial statement audit and statutory audits to ensure timeliness and quality of audit deliverables Assisting in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures Collaborating with cross-functional teams including FP&A, FinOps, Tax, Legal, IT, HR, Payments, Facilities, and others Assisting in the implementation of new accounting policies and memo documentation of new and current policies Performing ad-hoc accounting requests as needed About You
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred 3+ years of public accounting and/or industry experience Strong understanding of areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany, equity, and financial reporting Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality and accuracy Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides) Experience with NetSuite ERP system preferred Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts: Put Creators First
They're the reason we're here. When creators win, we win. Build with Craft
We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve. Make it Happen
We don't quit. We learn and deliver. Win Together
We grow as individuals. We win as a team. We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our ability to serve creators worldwide. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we'd love to hear from you. Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accomodations@patreon. Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office two days per week, excluding sick time and paid leave. The goal of this policy is to be intentional about the in-person time we spend together to strengthen the feeling of community at Patreon. Candidates hired into remote-eligible roles are not expected to meet the same requirements. At Patreon, we believe in fair and transparent pay. In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role. The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level. This range may encompass multiple levels within the role's job family. The final offer will be based on candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and geographic location, aligning with the appropriate job level within Patreon's leveling framework. For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on location and local market conditions. Patreon reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time.
Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their communities and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live experiences, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases. We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Senior Accountant to support our mission. This role is based in San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. About the Team
The Senior Accountant will be a part of the Accounting team, reporting to the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting Manager while also heavily participating in general ledger/close activities. About the Role
The Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the monthly close process, financial reporting/technical accounting function, and other accounting projects and initiatives by: Preparing month-end journal entries and associated reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and company policies Performing trend analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring all significant fluctuations are explained and supported Driving process improvements and automation initiatives to gain efficiencies in the close timeline and our overall control environment Providing support for the annual financial statement audit and statutory audits to ensure timeliness and quality of audit deliverables Assisting in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures Collaborating with cross-functional teams including FP&A, FinOps, Tax, Legal, IT, HR, Payments, Facilities, and others Assisting in the implementation of new accounting policies and memo documentation of new and current policies Performing ad-hoc accounting requests as needed About You
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred 3+ years of public accounting and/or industry experience Strong understanding of areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany, equity, and financial reporting Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality and accuracy Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides) Experience with NetSuite ERP system preferred Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts: Put Creators First
They're the reason we're here. When creators win, we win. Build with Craft
We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve. Make it Happen
We don't quit. We learn and deliver. Win Together
We grow as individuals. We win as a team. We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our ability to serve creators worldwide. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we'd love to hear from you. Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accomodations@patreon. Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office two days per week, excluding sick time and paid leave. The goal of this policy is to be intentional about the in-person time we spend together to strengthen the feeling of community at Patreon. Candidates hired into remote-eligible roles are not expected to meet the same requirements. At Patreon, we believe in fair and transparent pay. In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role. The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level. This range may encompass multiple levels within the role's job family. The final offer will be based on candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and geographic location, aligning with the appropriate job level within Patreon's leveling framework. For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on location and local market conditions. Patreon reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time.