Spotify

Streams music, podcasts and audiobooks

Senior Accountant - General Ledger Accounting

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeStockholm, SwedenNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have at least 4 years of month-end close or general ledger experience at a global, publicly traded company, with solid International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) knowledge.
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Bring strong accounting judgment and be able to research and resolve accounting questions independently.
Be comfortable working directly with data; SQL and BigQuery experience is strongly preferred, or be clearly willing to learn quickly.
Have hands-on experience using artificial intelligence tools to improve work, or strong curiosity to start, and exercise judgment about when not to trust their outputs.
Have an automation mindset and identify repetitive work to remove.
Understand upstream and downstream processes, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Treasury, and their effects on the general ledger.
Have experience with enterprise resource planning systems; NetSuite is preferred, and Oracle or SAP are also relevant.
Communicate accounting and data topics clearly to non-specialists and keep priorities on track during close.

Responsibilities

Own monthly and quarterly close for assigned areas, delivering accurate IFRS results and clear, insight-driven flux commentary.
Use AI tools and data, including BigQuery, SQL, and large language model-based assistants, to automate preparation, speed up analysis, and redirect time toward review and judgment.
Design, build, and maintain lightweight automations and AI-assisted workflows, and partner with Financial Engineering on larger system changes.
Ensure automated and AI-assisted processes remain accurate, explainable, and well-controlled, including SOX controls and audit evidence.
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business teams, turning ad hoc requests into scalable, self-serve solutions.
Support external and internal audits for assigned areas and keep Record to Report processes and documentation current.
Share knowledge and coach teammates on accounting and new ways of working.

Desired Qualifications

CPA or equivalent qualification.
Experience with SQL and BigQuery.
Experience with NetSuite.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Global Record to Report (RTR) team. Our close is evolving fast, and we’re looking for someone who combines strong accounting judgment with curiosity about how AI and automation can change how we work, and who wants to help build that future rather than wait for it.

As a Senior Accountant on the General Ledger team, you will own key close processes end to end, from preparation and analysis to explaining results to partners across Finance. You will use data and AI tools to remove manual work, spend more of your time on review and insight, and help shape how a lean, global team scales.

What You'll Do

Own the monthly and quarterly close for your areas, delivering accurate IFRS results and clear, insight-driven flux commentary
Use AI tools and data (BigQuery, SQL, LLM-based assistants) to automate preparation, speed up analysis, and redirect time toward review and judgment
Design, build, and maintain lightweight automations and AI-assisted workflows, and partner with Financial Engineering on larger system changes
Make sure automated and AI-assisted processes stay accurate, explainable, and well-controlled, including SOX controls and audit evidence
Act as a go-to partner for FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, AP, and business teams, turning ad hoc requests into scalable, self-serve solutions
Support external and internal audits for your areas and keep RTR processes and documentation current
Share knowledge and coach teammates on both accounting and new ways of working

Who You Are

You have 4+ years of month-end close or general ledger experience at a global, publicly traded company, with solid IFRS knowledge
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a CPA or equivalent is a plus
You bring strong accounting judgment and can research and resolve accounting questions independently
You’re comfortable working directly with data; experience with SQL and BigQuery is strongly preferred, or you have a clear willingness to learn quickly
You have hands-on experience using AI tools to improve your work, or strong curiosity to start, plus the judgment to know when not to trust the output
You have an automation mindset: you notice repetitive work and want to remove it
You understand upstream and downstream processes (AP, Procurement, Treasury) and how they affect the general ledger
You have experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred; Oracle or SAP also relevant)
You’re a clear communicator who can explain accounting and data topics to non-specialists and keep priorities on track during close

Where You'll Be

This role is based in Stockholm.

We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 3 x per week.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

About the Company

Spotify

Streams music, podcasts and audiobooks

Spotify runs an audio streaming service where listeners find music, podcasts, and audiobooks through one account on phones, computers, and connected devices. Its Discover Weekly playlist recommends songs based on listening habits, alongside playlists made by editors and artists. Listeners stream on demand, save favorites, share playlists, and download eligible content for offline listening through paid plans. The business earns subscription fees from Premium members and advertising revenue from its free service, while separate creator tools support publishing, audience measurement, and promotion. Spotify was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded: 2006

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