Senior Accountant, Technical Revenue

Pinterest • San Francisco, CA

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. As the Senior Technical Revenue Accountant, you will lead technical revenue accounting initiatives, including ASC 606 compliance, complex contract reviews, and new product/pricing assessments. This role requires someone who can not only deliver robust technical conclusions but also understand the operational impact on our order-to-cash (OTC) processes. You will collaborate closely with the Sales, Legal, Revenue Accounting team and cross-functional partners, translating technical policies into scalable solutions that integrate smoothly into our financial systems.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on technical revenue accounting under ASC 606; CPA preferred.
• Deep understanding of order-to-cash (OTC) processes and how technical accounting decisions impact operations.
• Experience with revenue recognition and OTC systems (e.g., Salesforce) or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and balance technical rigor with operational practicality.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the standard contract review workflow and propose solutions to exceptions to standard contract terms, ensuring ASC 606 compliance and flagging issues early in the sales cycle.
• Assist with technical accounting research and analysis on non-recurring and complex transactions
• Create comprehensive accounting memos and process documentation that bridge technical requirements with operational realities through strategic cross-functional collaboration
• Assist in updating and evolving our ASC 606 revenue policy as new products, pricing models, and contract structures are introduced, including support for SSP analyses and allocations.
• Translate technical conclusions into operations by partnering with Revenue Accounting Operations, Order Management, and AR
• Optimize contract review workflows with Legal and Deal Desk teams, creating efficient processes that maintain compliance without compromising sales velocity
• Perform monthly and quarterly SOX controls to ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting and maintain documentation standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and responses to technical accounting inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees