Senior Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

Job Category: Business and finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Spotify

Company Overview

At Spotify, our mission is to empower creativity—helping millions of artists thrive while bringing inspiration to billions of listeners.

Since revolutionizing music streaming in 2008, we’ve made it easier than ever to discover, share, and enjoy over 70 million tracks. With Spotify Premium, users unlock ad-free listening, offline playback, and superior sound quality.

Today, we are the world’s leading audio streaming platform, serving 365 million users, including 165 million subscribers, across 178 markets—and remain the largest revenue driver for the music industry.

Senior Accountant – General Ledger

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to support our global general ledger operations and help drive process improvements. This role ensures accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, while collaborating across teams to optimize accounting processes.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
  • Implement best practices to streamline and scale general ledger operations.
  • Support external and internal audits, refining policies and procedures.
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, FP&A, and Tax teams.
  • Mentor and review work from junior accounting team members.
  • Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc analyses.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • 4+ years of accounting experience in a global public company, with IFRS knowledge.
  • Strong analytical skills, including accounting research and problem-solving.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite preferred).
  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to handle large datasets.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Where You’ll Be

  • Based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office per week).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $83,903 – $119,861 + equity
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Six months paid parental leave
  • 23 PTO days + 13 flexible holidays

Join us in shaping the future of audio streaming at the world’s leading music platform!

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