Staff Accountant

About the role

SoundCloud is a creator-first platform that helps artists build and grow their careers. Founded in 2007, we are where emerging artists find their sound, hidden gems are discovered, and music culture is shaped in real time. We are seeking a Staff Accountant with a passion for numbers to join our finance team in New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly & annual closing and reporting for the distribution line of business
• Own Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable, including the reconciliation process between DSP reporting, our royalties system, and the general ledger
• Execute monthly reconciliations of all accounts associated with your respective business lines
• Track Cash and Marketing advance payments and recoupments, including ensuring that all recoupable expenses are accurately associated with an artist account
• Maintain General Ledger bookkeeping, ensuring accuracy and completeness for all P&L and balance sheet items within your respective business line
• Create and process outgoing invoices to customers and booking the receipt of associated cash
• Processing record label and music publishing invoices and payments
• Partnering with our FP&A department
• Collaborate with other teams on accounting matters/projects, acting as a proactive business partner

Experience and Background

• 1+ year of experience in Accounting or Auditing, preferably in the Music industry
• Strong skills in MS Excel and good knowledge in the use of ERP systems (Oracle Fusion would be a plus)
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ambitious work environment in which colleagues are measured by outputs and not formalities
• Excellent analytical skills and a structured approach to work are as much a part of your personality as your ability to work in a team and your strong sense of initiative

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on relative experience, skills, internal equity, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• Road robust 401k program
• Employee Equity Plan
• Generous professional development allowance
• Interested in a gym membership, photography course, or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy, where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
• 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted, and foster children
• Variety of snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office