Senior Accountant

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers - and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do :

The Trade Desk is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Revenue Accountant to join its Finance Team. This role primarily focuses on preparing and managing costs accruals related to Cost of Gross Revenue " COGR ", including but not limited to analyzing supplier / vendor contracts, and operationalizing accounting processes to support business initiatives in compliance with US GAAP. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with teams across the business, ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to process improvements, operational excellence, and scalable accounting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proactive ownership mindset, sound knowledge of US GAAP, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do :

• Own preparation of the monthly COGR accounts, including validation of supplier / vendor costs, passthrough credit memos, and ensuring proper allocations in compliance with US GAAP.
• Drive end-to-end close processes, including preparing cost-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining key workbooks used for internal reporting and analyses.
• Review and assess supplier contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment and ensure alignment with both financial reporting requirements and operational execution.
• Take ownership of maintaining and enhancing SOX controls over COGR processes. Ensure all documentation is consistently audit-ready and confidently provide clear, timely, and accurate explanations during audits.
• Operationalize key business initiatives by translating cross-functional strategies into scalable, auditable accounting processes.
• Lead and contribute to business process improvements and ad hoc projects, identifying automation opportunities, refining workflows, and helping scale accounting operations as the business evolves.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for COGR by providing clear, actionable accounting guidance to operational teams on supplier contract cost structures, margin analysis, related risks, and accounting impacts.
• Collaborate regularly with Finance Business Operations, Legal, and other teams through ongoing stakeholder meetings to ensure accurate financial data treatment, resolve discrepancies, and align operational and accounting changes.
• Offer insights and recommendations based on analysis to help management make informed financial decisions. Conduct fluctuation analyses on revenue and cost trends, providing clear, well-supported explanations of variances for finance leadership and auditors.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement, taking the initiative to solve problems and raise the bar across the team.

Who you are :

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only : In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note : Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $70,500—$129,300 USD

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