Equity & Stock-Based Reporting Accountant

Stripe, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe, Inc. is seeking a senior Accounting leader to scale our global accounting operations from Seattle. You will own equity accounting under US GAAP, partner with cross-functional teams, and strengthen internal controls while supporting financial reporting and regulatory processes.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and strong Excel proficiency. You will work with a world-class accounting team to enable Stripe's continued growth and governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Fluency in US GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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 teams such as Internal Systems, Finance and Strategy, Treasury, Global Equity Management, Tax, and Legal 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

Excel

CPA

Cross-functional

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Shareworks

Workiva

Job description

Stripe, Inc. is seeking a senior Accounting leader to scale our global accounting operations from Seattle. You will own equity accounting under US GAAP, partner with cross-functional teams, and strengthen internal controls while supporting financial reporting and regulatory processes.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and strong Excel proficiency. You will work with a world-class accounting team to enable Stripe's continued growth and governance across the organization.