Senior Revenue Accounting

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Senior Revenue Accountant will support the revenue accounting function in Los Angeles or Ventura, California, including the revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), collaborating cross-functionally, and providing accurate revenue reporting for financial statements while maintaining internal controls and compliance standards for a public company.

This role reports directly to the Associate Manager Revenue Accountant and will assist in maintaining a world-class revenue accounting function. Primary responsibilities include supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to the ongoing improvements in the global revenue accounting function, and helping ensure timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes.

What you'll do:

• Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end global revenue accounting close process.
• Own specific areas of revenue accounting, with accountability for accurate and timely close deliverables.
• Perform hands‑on, end-to-end close activities for deferred revenue and/or reserves/allowance, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of key workbooks used for internal reporting and analyses.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements. Maintain audit‑ready documentation and support internal and external audits with clear, timely, and accurate support during audits.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, fluctuation analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis. Provide actionable insights to help management make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Credit & Collections, Deal Desk, FP&A, Billings, Technical Accounting, among others) to ensure all transactions and processes are completed accurately and in accordance with accounting practices.
• Identify efficiencies in accounting processes and support ongoing process improvements and ad‑hoc projects.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company industry experience. Revenue Accounting (ASC 606) experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong knowledge of GL operational accounting is a plus.
• Experience with SOX controls and audit processes, including maintaining documentation and supporting audits.
• Proficiency in Excel, with a strong understanding of key formulas such as XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, IF, VLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, and the ability to combine various formulas to derive meaningful insights and results.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and non‑accounting stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with an ERP system (Oracle Cloud experience a plus).

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital…