Senior Revenue Accountant

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Salary: $100,000.00- $105,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Revenue Accountant to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytic, communication, technology skills.  The role will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting.  

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic environment, will bring energy and passion, and will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle challenging assignments.  This is a full-time, hybrid position located in our New York City office with the ability to come into the office twice a week.

You Will

• Record monthly transactions for multiple revenue streams (e.g. direct sales, programmatic, affiliate)
• Prepare journal entries relating to adjustments and true-ups based on revenue analysis and variances.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to record monthly cost of sales accruals while maintaining detailed schedules and support.
• Perform accurate account reconciliations, identify and remediate any anomalies in a timely manner 
• Communicate effectively  with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Support customer collection efforts to support cash flow forecasting.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries related to invoicing errors or discrepancies.
• Strictly follow internal controls while maintaining thorough SOX compliant documentation.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests including preparation of supporting documentation and schedules
• Assist with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of accounting experience
• At least 2 years of revenue accounting experience 
• Must be proficient in Excel and G-Suite tools
• Proficiency in NetSuite is preferred
• Big Four experience and CPA preferred
• Strong attention to detail while working and analyzing a large volume of data
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable based on changing business needs and environment.
• Self-starter who demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and can perform tasks error-free with minimal direction

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.