Product Accounting Data Insights

Stripe is seeking an experienced accounting data analyst to join its Accounting team and help scale for the future in a fast-paced environment that's growing rapidly.

The Stripe Product Accounting Team supports all products at Stripe, consulting on accounting implications and enabling teams to make informed strategic decisions. The team is responsible for accurately and timely recording business-generated transactions on the balance sheet and income statement.

Responsibilities:

• Enable timely financial close and margin analysis through data analytics and visualization
• Wrangle large, highly complex datasets into actionable insights and become the data expert for gross margin accounting
• Implement anomaly detection of automated accounting activity to identify potential misstatements in financial results
• Drive cross-functional projects with FP&A, Financial Systems, and Product Engineers to identify opportunities for stakeholders to operate more efficiently
• Investigate the root cause of system breakages and drive short and long-term resolutions
• Develop testing strategies and build populations to satisfy analytic-based audit needs

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
• B.A. or B.S degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred) OR CA qualified
• Fluency in U.S. GAAP
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with large amounts of data
• Intermediate or advanced SQL proficiency
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
• Self-motivated individual with a history of taking on challenging projects and producing results
• Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of the technology or payments industry
• Experience working in an automated accounting environment
• Experience with Tableau, Alteryx, or other visualization tools