Accountant I

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Revenue Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in revenue accounting and be able to contribute immediately.

This role reports directly to the Revenue Operations Manager and collaborates closely with other revenue accountants and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities include contract review, project management, and Month-End Close activities, as well as ensuring data integrity between SFDC, Ads Manager,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (CPA preferred).
• 4–6 years accounting experience; Big 4 + industry experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with high-volume, multi-currency transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce.com, Datahub/SQL.
• Strong PM and organizational skills; detail oriented; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Approve Insertion Orders and contract reviews with Sales Coordinators; lead OTC projects.
• Review/insertion orders and contract data; ensure data integrity between SFDC, Ads Manager, Netsuite and Oracle.
• Assist with integrating Subsidiary CRM/ERP tools into Pinterest's stack.
• Support monthly revenue close with deferred revenue entries and reconciliations.
• Support SOX 404 compliance for revenue accounting and implement internal controls.
• Assist in system testing for process enhancements and automation.

Skills

Accounting

US GAAP

ASC 606

Excel

NetSuite

Oracle

Salesforce

DataHub/SQL

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Salesforce.com

Datahub/SQL

Job description

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

The Team

The Revenue Assurance team seeks an experienced Accountant to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in revenue accounting and be able to contribute immediately. This role reports directly to the Revenue Operations Manager and collaborates closely with other revenue accountants and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities will include contract review, project management, and Month-End Close activities.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with Sales Coordinators daily to approve Insertion Orders, Contract review, help lead OTC projects. Align with the global RA team new processes, projects, and issues that might arise
• Help lead in Pinterest's OTC process, including reviewing and approving insertion orders, contract review, ensuring data integrity between SFDC, Ads Manager, Netsuite and Oracle
• Assist with Integration of Subsidiary CRM, ERP tools into Pinterest's software stack
• Help with the monthly revenue close processes, including preparing deferred revenue entries, revenue reporting, and reconciliations
• Satisfy all quarterly and annual audit requirements for our external auditors
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements for revenue accounting and improve controls where necessary
• Assist in system testing related to process enhancement and automation to further streamline revenue tasks and shorten revenue close calendar
• Troubleshoot system issues with Business Operations
• Partner with legal and sales cross-functional teams to build an efficient end to end OTC workflow
• Support Sales Requests

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, CPA preferred
• 4-6 years experience in accounting, with a Big 4 firm combined with industry experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606)
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce.com, Datahub/SQL
• Strong project management, organization skills, detail oriented
• Ability to express yourself clearly, both written and verbally
• Ability to identify, design and implement internal controls and best practices
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration as needed (1-2 times a year as an estimate) and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. Due to team collaboration needs, this role is for candidates who can work Pacific or Hawaiian time zone hours.

#LI-REMOTE

US based applicants only

$71,041—$146,260 USD

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please completethis form for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.