At Netflix, we are shaping the future of entertainment by bringing top-quality global content to virtually every country around the world. Netflix now delights more than 240 million streaming members in over 190 countries across the world. Key to the effort in building a global internet TV network is the ability to grow and evolve our revenue-generating initiatives across the globe. We continue to test new payment methods, pricing strategies, and other opportunities to grow the business and now you have the chance to join the growing team of finance experts who support them. Our Los Gatos-based revenue team is currently looking for a Revenue Accountant to analyze worldwide revenue recognition, reconcile billings to cash, and scale revenue-generating initiatives. This individual will look to solve complex issues with groups such as Global Payments, Data Analytics, Global Tax and Revenue Infrastructure Engineering. This role will be based in Los Gatos but may work cross-functionally across many time zones with our US and international offices.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Work closely with Global Payments, Treasury, and Data Analytics teams across the globe to understand cash flow timing, management, and reconciliation, as well as the payment processor deals and fee structures.
- Perform detailed tracking and analysis of cash receipts and collaborate with internal accounting teams to ensure proper treatment under US GAAP.
- Work closely with the Gift card team to perform due diligence for revenue reconciliation and payment reconciliation.
- Collaborate with our international finance and international tax teams to bridge US GAAP and Statutory/Local reporting requirements.
- Perform accounting-related functions surrounding booking fees, reclass adjustments, FX adjustments, reasonableness review, and monthly account reconciliations.
- Exhibit a strong understanding of end-to-end processor integrations and internal data flows.
- Drive operational process improvements.
QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Self-motivated and dedicated; able to work and problem-solve independently.
- A great communicator who can cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Proactive and contributive; takes initiative and follows-through reliably.
- Accustomed to multitasking, prioritizing and meeting multiple tight deadlines.
- Intellectually curious and passionate; our team members ask probing questions, challenge the status quo, make changes to improve processes, and have fun while doing it all.
- Comfortable with Ambiguity.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and a speedy learner; you can be successful on our team if you’re excited about learning, focused on becoming an expert in the areas you support, and have the drive to succeed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience - public accounting or in-house/corporate accounting are both great
- Advanced Excel experience with the ability to navigate large data sets
- Proven project management experience and demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
BONUS EXPERIENCE - NOT REQUIRED BUT ARE A PLUS!
- Experience in tech or subscription-based model
- Experience with Workday Financials or other cloud based ERP systems
- Experience with recurring payments and global payment methods
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000 - $240,000.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits
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We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
