Senior Revenue Accountant

Location: Los Angeles, Canada | San Francisco, United States

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at heart, believing the camera—and AR—represent the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Our Finance Team partners with leadership across these innovative products to deliver insights, ensure financial health, and meet reporting obligations in our dynamic, creative culture. Join us as a Senior Revenue Accountant on the Accounting team, where you'll play a key role in supporting Snap's explosive growth in AR innovation and visual storytelling. In this role, you'll prepare revenue month-end journals and reconciliations for Snapchat's ad revenue, Lens Studio partnerships, and Spectacles initiatives, ensuring US GAAP and ASC 606 compliance amid rapid product evolution. You'll drive automation and process improvements for our revenue-to-cash cycle, collaborating daily with cross-functional teams on non-standard deals, new AR features, and content arrangements. By gaining deep insights into Snap's camera-first operations, you'll deliver variance analysis, reporting materials, and SOX controls that uphold the integrity of our financial statements. You'll thrive by applying technical accounting expertise to cutting-edge challenges like new payment methods and AR product launches, partnering with Technical Accounting and stakeholders to document impacts and implement robust processes. Supporting audits and ad hoc projects, you'll contribute to Snap's mission in a "Default Together" environment fostering in-person collaboration 4+ days a week. If you're a detail-oriented accountant passionate about technology's creative potential, bring your skills to Snap's vibrant culture of innovation and diversity.

What You'll Do

• Prepare revenue month-end journals and associated reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Company policies and US GAAP
• Drive revenue to cash process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and system capabilities
• Develop in-depth understanding of Snap's operations, including Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles, to prepare monthly analysis and variance explanations
• Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Apply ASC 606 knowledge to non-standard transactions, new AR product offerings, and content partner deals, documenting technical accounting impacts
• Collaborate with Technical Accounting team on complex revenue issues
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on non-standard deals, new payment methods, and product launches to align on controls and reporting
• Implement and maintain SOX-compliant controls with proper process documentation
• Provide support for annual US financial statement audits, internal audits, and statutory audits
• Conduct ad hoc analyses, user acceptance testing, and revenue-related projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience
• 3+ years of experience as an accounting professional
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with specific experience in Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
• Experience preparing month-end journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Oracle, Salesforce, or Ironclad
• Ability to support audits including US financial statement, internal, and statutory audits
• Demonstrated experience implementing SOX controls and process documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA License, or in progress
• Big 4 firm experience
• Fortune 500 and/or private company experience with a focus on Revenue Recognition
• Experience in technology or media companies, particularly with ad revenue or AR products
• Familiarity with revenue automation initiatives and cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Accounting knowledge with deep understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and large data sets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments
• Proactive, self-directed with strong work ethic
• Multi-tasking and quick learning abilities
• Cross-functional business partnering and relationship-building
• Creative problem-solving for process optimization
• Experience leveraging tools for efficiency gains
• Collaborative team player with independent working capability
• Technical aptitude for financial systems like Oracle and Salesforce

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
• Competitive base salary based on pay zones (Zone A: $107,000-$161,000; Zone B: $102,000-$153,000; Zone C: $91,000-$137,000)
• "Default Together" policy with 4+ days in office to foster creative collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative camera technology and AR products
• Inclusive culture celebrating diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced creative environment

Compensation

$107,000-$161,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.