Senior Accountant

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and 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. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

The Role

We have an opening for a Senior Accountant in our NY office ( it is expected that the position will be in a hybrid work environment, working from the office and home) . Reporting to our Manager, Accounting, you will be responsible for preparing journal entries for monthly financial close; entries including fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, depreciation & amortization, deferred rent, and intercompany transactions. In addition, the candidate will assist with the internal controls cycle documentation, audit testing and work with internal/external auditors, as needed. The candidate will also assist the existing accounting team with various ad-hoc projects as necessary.

As a member of a growing and fast-paced team, you will be an integral part of the Accounting team to support BuzzFeed's advancing business. Process driven, strong communication, strong attention to details and a sense of ownership are necessary for this role.

The position is based in our NY office.

You Will
• Responsible for preparing accurate journal entries relating to cash, prepaids, fixed assets, deferred rent, foreign exchange, and intercompany journal entries.
• Strong understanding of fixed assets and depreciation in accordance with GAAP.
• Possess the ability to perform accurate account reconciliations while understanding the activity and movements of various accounts and remediate any anomalies in a timely manner.
• Assist with reconciling bank statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Have strong attention to detail while working and analyzing large volume of data.
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and can perform tasks with minimal direction and error free.
• Review coding of expenses to ensure proper allocation between entities, along with costs and applicable taxes, domestically and internationally.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet and P&L flux analysis while understanding the overall business.
• Knowledge of GAAP while ensuring company accounting policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.
• Continued focus on improving processes and analysis.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests, such as preparing supporting documentation and schedules while continually support on-going audit efforts and process documentation.
• Special ad hoc projects and reports as needed.

You Have
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-6 years accounting experience.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and G-Suite tools.
• Big Four experience and CPA preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable based on changing business needs and environment.
• Ability to analyze large volume of data with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with Concur a plus.

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 @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

At BuzzFeed, Inc., we want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc., offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkv764-3-21-106-69-42 in your application.