Staff Accountant - Revenue

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -- and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Revenue Accountant. The Revenue Accountant will collaborate with various team members across the organization to support the order-to-cash and cost of gross revenue processes as needed. Responsibilities may include a combination of tasks focused on revenue and related costs (COGR), operational expenses, and reserves (SRA). Reporting to the Revenue Manager, the Revenue Accountant will learn The Trade Desk platform in terms of applying revenue recognition principles and ensuring efficiency and accuracy of transactional processing from both a technical accounting and operational perspective.

What you'll do:

• Participate and support the timely completion of the global revenue month-end close process, including preparation of revenue reserves/allowances, booking journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and analyzing fluctuations

• Review, track, and validate deferred revenue, discounts, and revenue adjustments.

• Contribute to and participate in monthly sync meetings with global Credit and collections teams to better understand and assess collectability risk and potential credit loss

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly financial and compliance control

documentation related to the revenue recognition of the order-to-cash (OTC) and/or cost of gross revenue (COGR) processes

• Prepare and distribute monthly executive management reporting and related commentary

• Understand the AR, Billing, and credit/debit memo process (TTD platform) and review changes/test systems

• Support and collaborate with the Billing team on the credit/debit memo process as needed

• Add value through participation in financial performance review activities

• Follow policies and systems to assist in efficient and accurate revenue accounting

• Perform various monthly transaction-level review controls for SOX within the order-to-cash process

• Assist with pulling supporting documents for external auditors during interim and annual audits

• Assist with maintaining documentation for revenue accounting existing procedures and memos

• Assist in implementing business process improvements for The Trade Desk revenue accounting cycle to gain process efficiencies and automation as we continue to scale

• Participate in special projects, as needed

Who you are:

• BA degree with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of general ledger accounting experience (revenue accounting

experience a plus)

• Technology industry and/or public company experience a plus

• Outstanding communication skills-including written and verbal communication,

interpersonal, analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work

independently to meet deadlines

• Ability to juggle multiple high priorities in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to learn

• Proficient in the use of Excel and spreadsheet applications

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The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is$57,800-$105,900 USD