Ads Revenue Accountant

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.The Advertising team is building a leading ads business to position Netflix as a premier platform for advertisers and drive revenue growth. We’re hiring an Ads Revenue Accountant to partner with multiple cross-functional teams to support the scale and evolution of our ads business across pricing, incentives, order management, contract support, and advertiser/agency partnerships. This individual will look to solve complex revenue recognition and operational issues with groups such as Sales Ops, Ad Ops, Sales, Infrastructure Engineering, and Credit and Collections. You will be based in the US, but will work cross-functionally across many time zones with our US and international offices.IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILLOwn accuracy and completeness of key Ads revenue accounting areas across Direct IO (direct insertion orders), Live, and Brand Partnerships/Sponsorships.Perform month- and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, customer remediation (makegoods, credit memos, re-bills), and other close related procedures.Invoicing and Billing specialist responsible for timely and accurate invoice review, distribution, and revision.Execute manual billing processes for revenue streams or product features not yet supported by automated billing systems.Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Sales, Sales Ops, Finance, Tax) to provide revenue recognition, invoicing, and accounting guidance.Support implementation and testing of ads finance and billing infrastructure.Partner with Credit, Collections, and Disputes to resolve issues and help ensure timely payment.Aid in the execution of AR Aging and Reserve policies.Drive process improvements across Sales Ops, Engineering, Pricing, and our enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform (Workday).QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FORTakes ownership of work, takes initiative, and follows through on commitments reliably.Able to design and implement new processes and ways of working in a scaling environment.Self-motivated, dedicated, and able to independently structure problems, identify options, and drive to solutions, while collaborating where needed.A great communicator who can cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, with appropriate communication and escalation. Comfortable with ambiguity. Intellectually curious and passionate; our team members ask probing questions, challenge the status quo, make changes to improve processes, and have fun while doing it all.Able to make progress in situations with evolving requirements, asking clarifying questions and aligning with partners as needed.Organized, detail oriented, and a speedy learner; you can be successful on our team if you're excited about learning, focused on becoming an expert in the areas you support, and have the drive to succeed.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum of 5 years of accounting experience.Prior experience working at an advertising technology, media company, and/or Ad Agency/HoldCo are greatly encouraged.Proven project management experience and demonstrated ability to drive process improvements.Experience with CRM and/or OMS. BONUS EXPERIENCE - NOT REQUIRED BUT ARE A PLUS!Experience with Workday Financials or other cloud based ERP systems.Prior experience with revenue recognition, invoicing, billing, cash collection, or cash application workflows.Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $140,000.00 - $210,000.00.Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.Job Posting Date:07-24-2026Job Requisition ID:JR40579Teams:Core Finance & ControllershipWork Type:OnsiteRequisition Type:Department:Core Finance & Controllership