Senior Accountant

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe 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. 

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Salary: $100,000.00- $105,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytic, communication, technology skills.  The role will report directly to the Director, Accounting.  

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic environment, will bring energy and passion, and will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle challenging assignments.  This is a full-time, hybrid position located in our New York City office with the ability to come into the office twice a week.

You Will

• Responsible for preparing accurate monthly journal entries relating to cash, prepaids, fixed assets, capitalized software, depreciation, rent, and intercompany 
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to record monthly expense accruals while maintaining detailed schedules and support
• Collaborate with Benefits and HR teams for the processing of benefit allocation entries and resolution of any discrepancies
• Strong understanding of fixed assets and capitalized software in accordance with US GAAP
• Strong understanding of ASC842
• Review coding of expenses to ensure proper allocation between entities, along with costs and applicable taxes, domestically and internationally 
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner 
• Possess the ability to perform accurate account reconciliations, provide flux analysis, and remediate any anomalies in a timely manner 
• Able to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors 
• Have strong attention to detail while working and analyzing a large volume of data
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and can perform tasks with minimal direction and error-free
• Maintain internal controls in compliance with SOX
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests, such as preparing supporting documentation and schedules
• Special ad hoc projects and reports as needed

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3-6 years of accounting experience
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Adobe and G-Suite tools 
• Big Four experience and CPA preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills with a knack for details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable based on changing business needs and environment.
• Proficiency in NetSuite preferred
• Experience with Concur a plus

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 Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.