Equity & Reporting Accountant - GAAP Specialist

Stripe; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an Accounting leader to join its world-class Accounting team and help scale for the future in a fast-paced environment. You will support equity programs, apply US GAAP, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement impactful accounting processes.

You will oversee monthly and quarterly closes, internal controls, and external audits while developing policies and documenting procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting across Stripe's global operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with internal controls (design, implementation and execution).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable accounting processes to support global growth.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process and automation improvements, including use of artificial intelligence.
• Plan and perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial reporting deliverables, and analytical reviews with a focus on Equity and Stock Based Compensation.
• Produce internal management analyses and reporting.
• Support external audit processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to determine and operationalize the accounting implications of new business initiatives and transactions.
• Research and prepare technical accounting documentation with a focus on Equity (ASC 505) & Stock Based Compensation (ASC 718).
• Design, implement, and execute efficient internal control procedures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Stripe is seeking an Accounting leader to join its world-class Accounting team and help scale for the future in a fast-paced environment. You will support equity programs, apply US GAAP, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement impactful accounting processes.

You will oversee monthly and quarterly closes, internal controls, and external audits while developing policies and documenting procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting across Stripe's global operations.