Senior Accountant, Technical Revenue

Pinterestabout 1 year ago
United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

At Pinterest, millions find inspiration to create a life they love. As the Senior Technical Revenue Accountant, you will lead technical revenue accounting initiatives – from ASC 606 compliance and complex contract reviews to new product/pricing assessments. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical policies into scalable operational solutions, impacting our order-to-cash processes and overall financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead both complex and standard contract review workflows, proposing solutions for exceptions and ensuring ASC 606 compliance.
  • Own, evolve, and assist in updating our ASC 606 revenue policy, including support for SSP analyses and allocations as new products, pricing models, and contract structures are introduced.
  • Assess revenue impact of new pricing and product launches; advise on appropriate treatment and deal structures in partnership with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and Product.
  • Translate technical conclusions into operations by collaborating with Revenue Accounting Operations, Order Management, and AR, and create comprehensive accounting memos and process documentation.
  • Support and recommend enhancements to OTC systems and architectures (e.g., Salesforce) to ensure alignment with revenue recognition policies.
  • Optimize contract review workflows with Legal and Deal Desk teams, streamlining processes while balancing compliance and sales velocity.
  • Perform monthly and quarterly SOX controls to ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Support internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to technical accounting inquiries.

Required Qualifications

  • 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 their operational impact.
  • 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 actionable guidance.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally, balancing technical rigor with operational practicality.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to adhere to the PinFlex work model with up to 2 office visits per month.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $80,710—$166,168 USD with eligibility for equity.
  • Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
  • Work Model: Flexible hybrid environment with in-office collaboration for key moments.
  • Inclusive and equitable workplace culture with comprehensive benefits available.

Required Skills

Revenue recognition
Problem-solving
SOX controls
Order-to-cash processes
Analytical skills
Technical revenue accounting
Complex contract reviews
Salesforce
Project management
Effective communication
ASC 606 compliance
Cross-functional collaboration