Senior Revenue Accountant

Lyft • New York, NY

17d • $88,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Revenue Accountant to its Accounting team. This is a crucial role that will assist in overseeing revenue accounting operations in a fast paced environment. The role provides significant growth opportunity, as it encompasses day to day controllership duties as well as involvement on a number of project based initiatives. The candidate should expect to leverage current skill-sets while also focusing on learning quickly and adding value to the current processes.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA license preferred
• 3+ years in Accounting, preferably experience in Revenue Accounting at a high-growth technology company
• Proven technical knowledge of ASC 606 with a focus on advertising revenue, preferably experience auditing or reviewing high-volume ad contracts and performance obligations
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills – must have significant experience in Microsoft and Google applications; Oracle is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented and able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance/flux analysis
• Partner with the financial analytics data team, FP&A, Technical Accounting, and other internal business partners to determine accounting requirements for new platform related projects and to reconcile platform activity
• Own the documentation of current revenue accounting processes and lead the implementation of new products and processes such as quote-to-cash cycle special projects
• Help scale and improve revenue systems, processes, and controls as the business grows to reduce Accounting Close duration
• Assist in managing external audit, including preparation and ongoing support

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level