Full job description
The Trade Desk seeks a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity responsible for accounting, reporting, and disclosures related to stock-based compensation (SBC) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The role involves monthly SBC accounting and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, preparing disclosures for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy), interfacing with auditors, SOX compliance, technical accounting research, IFRS reporting, and SEC reporting tasks. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3-5 years experience (audit experience preferred), knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, ASC 718, and SOX Section 404. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), with E*Trade and Workiva preferred. CPA preferred. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401k with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, stock purchase plan, and variable incentives.
What you'll do
- Perform stock-based compensation accounting and reporting activities for the close to report process every month, including preparing and posting journal entries and variance analysis related to SBC and ESPP
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for equity related accounts
- Prepare SBC related disclosures included in Forms 10-K and 10-Q filings
- Prepare equity related reporting package for management
- Interface with external auditors on equity/SBC matters for quarterly reviews and annual audit
- Prepare documentation and assist with SOX compliance activities related to SBC
- Prepare executive and director equity disclosures included in Proxy statement filings
- Assist with research of technical accounting issues and preparation of preliminary conclusions, primarily related to equity
- Assist with IFRS reporting related to SBC
- Assist with SEC reporting tasks, including tie out of 10-K and 10-Q, earnings release and earnings script
- Assist the SEC and Technical Accounting Teams with other requests
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
- 3-5 years of work experience, audit experience with a major public accounting firm preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of public company financial statement preparation
- Technical knowledge of accounting procedures, public company financial statement preparation, SEC Regulations, US GAAP (including stock-based compensation accounting per ASC 718), and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with excellent written and oral abilities, interpersonal effectiveness, and a customer-service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure and within deadlines, including coordination across offices and departments
- Willingness to work additional hours as needed
- High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive information
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
- Help drive process improvements to enable speed, efficiency and accuracy in the equity close to report processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with E*Trade and Workiva preferred
- CPA preferred
- Experience with public technology companies a plus
Tech stack
Microsoft OfficeExcelE*TradeWorkiva
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discountVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on role