Senior Accountant, Etsy
Corporate Accounting
$105-137k
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, New York
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
Job no longer available
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$105-137k
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, New York
1001+ employees
Company mission
To keep human connection at the heart of commerce.
Role
Who you are
- Are you detail oriented and thrive when working in a collaborative and dynamic environment? If so, this could be an excellent match
- Minimum of 3 years experience in public accounting/fast growing company preferred
- A deep understanding in the preparation of manual accrual accounting
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to structure data clearly and ensure deadlines are consistently met
- Proven success working independently and following tasks through to completion and meeting commitments, while actively seeking support and communicating upwards as necessary
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Exposure to Workday or another ERP system is also preferred
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build remote relationships
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Accounting professional to join our Controllership team
- As a Senior Accountant, you will support Etsy’s growth by combining strong accounting and business senses while subscribing to Etsy’s mission and values
- This is a full-time position located in our Brooklyn office, reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting
- In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy
- This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office
- Have full ownership of US GAAP obligations including month end close, balance sheet reconciliations & reporting requirements for Etsy, Inc
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statement flux variance analysis for senior management reporting and SEC team
- Work closely and collaboratively with our business partners including Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR and Equity Administration by providing financial insights for budgeting and forecasting decisions, and other relevant reporting
- Support accounting processes related to intercompany cross-charges and internal mobility tax compliance
- Assist with Etsy’s equity administration by tracking retirement eligibility provisions and related tax requirements
- Play a key role in audits and SOX testing with internal and external auditors
- Drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency; reengineering processes and controls & implementing global standards
- Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law
Our take
Created as an alternative to more corporate eCommerce sites, Etsy is a peer-to-peer (P2P) website where users buy and sell handmade crafts, vintage items, art, and photography. The online marketplace works similarly to Amazon and eBay, only with an emphasis on unique items rather than mass-produced merchandise.
Since its IPO in 2015, it has managed to hold its own in an increasingly competitive eCommerce industry, including from Amazon's handmade section that launched in 2015. Further, by providing sellers with ownership over pricing and branding, the site is attractive for those wanting to set up a business on an established platform.
However, the seller-side of Etsy is not without problems. The recent hike in transaction fees and the introduction of mandatory marketing fees for artists with high turnovers has created significant discontent amongst sellers. Etsy must reconcile these issues to ensure artists continue to operate on the same scale within the platform. It plans to attract shoppers with its message of extraordinary, handmade and affordable products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2012
$40m
LATE VC
Aug 2010
$20m
SERIES E
Total funding: $91.7m
Company benefits
- Equity (offers vary by country)
- Performance bonuses
- Paid gender neutral parental leave
- Adoption and family planning
- Back-up care
- Volunteer time off
- Donation matching
- Employee resource groups
- Global virtual events
- Employer paid health benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Wellness programming
- Mental health benefits
- 401K matching/Pension contributions
Company HQ
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Leadership
Josh Silverman
(CEO)Previously senior executive at eBay, CEO of Shopping.com, CEO of Skype and President of Consumer Products & Services at American Express.
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