Spotify

Senior Accountant, Paid Revenue

Spotify$86K — $122K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of accounting experience in SaaS, Digital Commerce, Payments, or Digital Media sectors.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA or CA license preferred.
  • Big 4 and industry experience mixture preferred.
  • Advanced data and systems skills; AI and SQL proficiency is a plus.
  • Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Own the detailed coordination of accounting for Paid Revenue, including Premium, Partner, and Other Paid Revenues.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting per IFRS and SOX control requirements.
  • Execute and review month-end close procedures including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Identify and drive operational efficiency opportunities with leadership.
  • Lead strategic efficiency initiatives by drafting proposals and coordinating with stakeholders.
  • Support new business initiatives, adapting processes to meet new demands.
  • Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to achieve operational metrics.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Six-month paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Monthly meal allowance.
  • 23 paid days off annually.
  • 13 paid flexible holidays.
  • Paid sick leave.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our global Revenue Accounting operations team, supporting the Paid Revenue segment - including Premium, Partner, and Other Paid Revenues. This role sits within the Order-to-Cash (OTC) process and is central to driving Spotify's 15B+ Premium subscription business.

This is a high-visibility role with broad cross-functional exposure. You'll be a central partner across core business initiatives, working closely with teams across Finance and the wider Spotify ecosystem. You'll be responsible for the preparation and first-level review of analytics, journal entries, reconciliations, accounting system and process testing, and related tasks.

We're looking for someone with a strong sense of curiosity and the ability to think strategically as the Premium Revenue environment continues to pursue operational efficiency at scale. Clear communication and organisational skills are essential given the large footprint and varied workflow of Paid Revenue Accounting.

What You'll Do

  • Own the detailed coordination of accounting for all components of the Paid Revenue segment, inclusive of Premium, Partner, and Other Paid Revenues.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control requirements.
  • Execute and review month-end close procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses.
  • Identify operational efficiency opportunities and collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements.
  • Lead strategic efficiency work end to end - drafting proposals, coordinating with Engineering and business stakeholders, scoping, testing, and reviewing outputs.
  • Support new business initiatives from a financial accounting perspective, scaling operational process flows to adapt to new business demands.
  • Coordinate with onshore and offshore team members to achieve key operational metrics.
  • Support special projects, system implementations, and enhancements, and perform ad hoc analyses as needed.


Who You Are

  • 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with companies in SaaS, Digital Commerce, Payments, or Digital Media operating at scale.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA or CA licence preferred.
  • A mixture of Big 4 and industry experience is preferred.
  • Advanced data and systems skills; AI and SQL proficiency a plus.
  • A tech-forward mindset and the curiosity to grow through changing environments.
  • Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and time zones.


Where You'll Be

  • This role is based in New York City.
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best, with 2-3 days per week in the office.


The United States base range for this position is $86,046 - $122,923, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

About Spotify

Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, launched in October 2008. The platform is owned by Spotify AB, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange since April 2018. Spotify's primary business is providing an audio streaming platform, with the company claiming that it had 345 million active monthly users and 155 million paying subscribers as of December 2020. Unlike physical or download sales, which pay artists a fixed price per song or album sold, Spotify pays royalties based on the number of artist streams as a proportion of total songs streamed on the service. Spotify distributes approximately 70% of its total revenue to rights holders, who then pay artists based on their individual agreements. Spotify has faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians. Spotify has also faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians.
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