Senior Accountant, RevenueLos Angeles, CaliforniaHybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting & Receivables organization. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering cross-functionally, and improving accounting processes through automation and technology. The position offers broad exposure across Revenue Accounting, Publisher Accounting, Financial Systems, Product, Engineering, and Operations within a fast-paced, publicly traded technology company.
The Senior Revenue Accountant will own a variety of complex accounting processes supporting Magnite's publisher ecosystem, customer invoicing, revenue share arrangements, and month-end close. This individual will analyze contractual terms, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, execute SOX controls, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to support new commercial offerings and system enhancements.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable working with large datasets, and thrives in an evolving environment where continuous process improvement is encouraged.
This is a significant opportunity to become a subject matter expert supporting complex publisher accounting, revenue recognition, financial systems initiatives, and automation projects within a rapidly growing public technology company.
In this role you will: - Handle Revenue & Publisher Accounting
- Prepare monthly revenue, contra-revenue, and publisher-related journal entries.
- Calculate and process complex publisher adjustments
- Prepare and validate publisher accruals and supporting analyses.
- Process publisher vouchers, payment files, and statements across multiple business platforms for both US and International entities
- Maintain publisher accounting schedules, including clawback rights, netting arrangements, and manual adjustment tracking.
- Contribute to Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, true-ups, and reserve calculations.
- Reconcile complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Investigate period-over-period fluctuations and resolve accounting variances.
- Prepare and present accounting close reports, such as Margin Analysis, etc.
- Analyze contractual terms to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
- Support quarterly reserve analyses and exposure assessments.
- Maintain SOX Compliance & Internal Controls and Support Audits
- Execute and document SOX controls supporting the revenue accounting process.
- Perform recurring validations over publisher fee calculations, credit memo activity, change logs and revenue transactions.
- Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Compile and review requests for quarterly and annual audits
- Contribute to Systems, Automation & Process Improvement
- Partner with Financial Systems, Product, Engineering, and Operations to support new products, commercial offerings, and system implementations.
- Participate in testing and validation of Oracle enhancements and other financial system changes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes through automation, reporting improvements, and AI-enabled solutions.
We're looking for someone with: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience preparing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Experience operating within a SOX-compliant environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with multiple foreign currencies and conversions
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Experience with Oracle or large ERP systems.
- Experience working with large transactional data sets.
- Advertising technology, SaaS, marketplace, or digital media industry experience.
- Experience participating in process automation or system improvements.
In California, the base salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000..
Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
- Comprehensive benefits package
During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.
Perks and Benefits: - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement
Career Growth:We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.
