YouTube CoS Accountant - GAAP/ASC 606 + Equity

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. seeks a Mid-level YouTube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant to own end-to-end COS accounting for YouTube. You will drive the month-end close under US GAAP, review complex contracts, and ensure accurate reporting across creators and partners.

Collaboration with data engineering and finance teams is essential to build scalable automated processes. The role requires a strong foundation in GAAP (ASC 606) and experience with revenue-related accounting in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 years of accounting experience, or 1 year with advanced degree.
• Experience with GAAP, ASC 606 in public/multinational settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close for YouTube Cost of Sales under US GAAP.
• Account for non-standard agreements, MGs, complex models, licenses.
• Oversee monthly settlement and payments to creators, labels, publishers, and networks.
• Assess new product rollouts and evolving business models for accounting impact.
• Partner with data engineering, business, and finance to automate journal entries and reporting.

Skills

GAAP ASC 606

Problem solving

Data aggregation

SQL interest

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA (preferred)

Job description

Google Inc. seeks a Mid-level YouTube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant to own end-to-end COS accounting for YouTube. You will drive the month-end close under US GAAP, review complex contracts, and ensure accurate reporting across creators and partners.

Collaboration with data engineering and finance teams is essential to build scalable automated processes. The role requires a strong foundation in GAAP (ASC 606) and experience with revenue-related accounting in a multinational setting.