7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
Experience accounting for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins
Experience with SQL
B.A. or B.S degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues
Proven track record of managing high volumes of complex transactions and financial issues
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective communication abilities
Responsibilities
Own P&L accounting for Bridge's products, including journal entries and reconciliations
Partner closely with product and finance teams to understand new products and advise on accounting implications
Collaborate with internal systems and engineering teams to enhance financial systems and automate processes
Conduct technical accounting research and prepare analyses
Evaluate internal controls and design new processes for business activities
Recommend and implement scalable accounting processes for global growth
Analyze financial data to identify anomalies and improve reporting
Support external audit processes
Benefits
Collaborative work culture that encourages cross-functional engagement
Opportunities for professional development and advanced training
Access to cutting-edge financial technology and systems
Involvement in innovative projects in the tech and financial services space
Potential for career advancement in a high-growth environment
Full Job Description
About the team
The Stripe Accounting Team is responsible for supporting all products at Stripe, consulting on accounting implications, and supporting teams' ability to make informed strategic decisions. We are responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all business-generated transactions on our balance sheet and income statement. We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate significantly with cross-functional and international teams. What you'll do
Stripe is seeking an experienced accountant to join our world-class accounting team. In this role, you will support revenue and cost accounting for products developed by our Bridge subsidiary, leveraging your technical expertise with U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 606, to quickly identify accounting implications and impacts on customers while advising and collaborating with team members cross-functionally to develop operational processes that help us scale. Ideally, you will have both public accounting and industry experience in tech or financial services, as well as experience working for companies with a high volume of complex transactions and issues. Responsibilities
Own P&L accounting for Bridge's products, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, financial reporting deliverables, and analytical reviews
Partner closely with Bridge's product, go-to-market, and finance partners to thoroughly understand new products, features, and contracts, and advise on accounting implications
Partner with internal systems and engineering teams to support internal financial systems and automation of accounting processes, and identify, recommend, and implement scalable accounting processes to support global growth at Bridge
Research and prepare technical accounting analyses, assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities
Understand data and system flows, analyze financial results to identify and address anomalies, and support external audit processes
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements
7+ years of relevant public accounting or industry experience, with a B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred), experience accounting for cryptocurrencies including stablecoins, and experience with SQL
Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues, with a proven track record of managing high volumes of complex transactions and financial issues
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences, and demonstrated success working collaboratively and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated history of taking on challenging projects and producing results with excellent attention to detail, and a solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices and challenging existing processes to identify improvement opportunities
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of or experience in the technology or payments industry
About Stripe
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies—use our software to accept payments and manage their businesses online. Stripe helps new companies get started and grow their revenues, and established businesses accelerate into new markets and launch new business models. Stripe powers businesses all over the world, from the new startup that just launched yesterday to the Fortune 500 companies that we all know and love. Stripe is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, and more.
