Staff Accountant

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New York, NY
70K-90K Annually
Mid level
Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Retail • Software
Peloton uses technology + design to connect the world through fitness
The Role
The Staff Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance department by assisting in month-end closes, maintaining data integrity, preparing journal entries, analyzing financial results, and developing documentation for internal controls. They will collaborate across departments for process improvement and handle audit requests.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to help manage and support our Accounting & Finance department. The ideal candidate will have excellent intuition for business and will be a natural numbers wizard who is able to effectively demonstrate software tools such as Excel to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of their processes. In addition, the candidate has a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and experience working with internal and external auditors. They are an analytical thinker with a data driven background that supports cross-functional work streams. The ideal candidate is looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and be a part of Peloton’s multifaceted business.  

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

  • Assist in month-end close process and other assigned department related tasks, as necessary
  • Ensure data integrity for assigned accounts including understanding of required upstream internal controls over financial reporting
  • Book monthly journal entries and prepare related account reconciliations
  • Assist with analyzing financial results on a monthly basis and report on variances versus plan and prior periods to efficiently report results to upper management and internal business partners
  • Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues, effectively and in a timely manner
  • Assist in the calculation, presentation, and communication of companywide KPI’s
  • Assist in the development of SOX compliant documentation of internal controls
  • Assist with external audit requests
  • Actively maintain and review designated General Ledger accounts and activity
  • Support business processes by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, Accounts Payable, IT, Payroll, Legal, Strategy, Supply Chain and Member Support
  • Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement and automation
  • Partake in ad hoc accounting or finance projects and analysis, as assigned

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA or CPA eligible preferred
  • In depth knowledge of Accounting theory and application of U.S. GAAP
  • 3+ years of relevant Accounting experience
  • Big Four or similar paced industry experience highly preferred
  • Experience with working in a complex ERP system; SEC experience a plus
  • Experience in technology, retail and/or e-commerce preferred
  • Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various level in a clear and concise manner
  • Proactive self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet pressing deadlines
  • Team player with a strong work ethic

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.
As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

- Medical, dental and vision insurance

- Generous paid time off policy

- Short-term and long-term disability

- Access to mental health services

- 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave 

- Child care and family care discounts

- Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts

- Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount

- Pet insurance and so much more!

 

Base Salary Range

$69,500$90,400 USD


ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together immersive classes, cutting-edge technology and hardware, and the Peloton App with multiple tiers to personalize the Peloton experience [with or without equipment]. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

At Peloton, we motivate the world to live better. “Together We Go Far” means that we are greater than the sum of our parts, stronger collectively when each one of us is at our best. By combining hardware, software, content, retail, apparel, manufacturing, Member support, and so much more, we deliver an exhilarating fitness experience that unlocks our members' greatness. Join our team to unlock yours.

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: [email protected]

Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Peloton does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted here on our careers page and all communications from the Peloton recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @onepeloton.com email address. 

If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Peloton, please email [email protected] before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence.

Peloton does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Peloton employees or any other organization location. Peloton is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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The Company
HQ: New York , NY
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Peloton is the largest interactive fitness platform in the world with a loyal community of more than 6.9 million Members.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton uses technology and design to connect the world through fitness, empowering people to be the best version of themselves anywhere, anytime.
People often ask is what a Peloton actually is. It’s a cycling term for a pack that works together to fight the wind—and that's exactly what we do every day. We are a vertically integrated company comprised of team players working together across hardware, software, content, retail, apparel, music, logistics, and more. If you ask what unites and drives us, it’s our unwavering ambition to make a positive impact – for our members, for our communities, for our business, and for each other.

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Peloton Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our Hybrid Working Policy requires team members in US office-based roles to be in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQNew York, NY
Our headquarters is located in Hudson Yards on Manhattan's West Side, between Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea. This vibrant area is home to incredible cuisine, culture, and community, and is not far from a number of train lines and Citi Bikes.

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