Revenue Accountant

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

The Role

We are looking for a highly-motivated Revenue Accountant to join our growing Accounting team at BuzzFeed, based in our NY office ( a hybrid work environment, working from the office and home) . This candidate will be a key member of our Team with a focus on assisting and executing efficient month-end and quarter-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and relationship building skills and be an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a high-growth, deadline-driven environment. The Revenue Accountant will work on multiple projects at once and be responsible for developing and maintaining effective communication with multiple business partners. The Revenue Accountant may also be involved in other Accounting & Finance activities as needed. This position will report to the Revenue Manager.

You Will

• Execute monthly revenue close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with GAAP, including verifying revenue and costs of sales reporting for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare revenue/deferred revenue journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, along with support for our financial statement audits
• Develop a strong understanding of BuzzFeed’s revenue recognition policies
• Lead process improvements to help streamline revenue functions and controls
• Assist with special projects as needed

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years in an accounting and/or finance role, focus on revenue recognition preferred
• Advanced Excel skills a must, NetSuite experience a plus
• System savvy and ability to work with different applications and databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently, yet cooperatively and constructively, in a team environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.