Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
The CFO Organization at Snap includes Accounting, Business Partner Finance, Business Planning & Operations, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Partnerships & Strategy, Tax, and Treasury teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team and various cross functional teams, you will analyze accounting treatment for certain transactions, record and report accounting transactions, and optimize processes for efficient and accurate data flow. You will collaborate with these, and other business partners daily to ensure accurate and timely accounting and US GAAP reporting.
What you’ll do:
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for areas, as assigned
Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
Prepare various reconciliations and analysis of account activity
Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX
Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, quarterly reviews, as well as periodic internal audits
Improve and document general processes for assigned areas
Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookUps, etc.
Strong accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP
Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline driven environment
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, and superior attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A proactive person who can multitask, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience
1+ years of experience as an accounting professional
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA License, or in progress
Big 4 firm experience
Fortune 500 and/or private company experience
Experience working in cloud finance systems (Oracle, etc.)
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $89,000-$133,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$126,000 annually.Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$113,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.Snap Inc. New York, New York, USA Office
Snap NYC is in the heart of Times Square in the former New York Times office building!
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