Senior Accountant, Content Accounting

DescriptionIf you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site UsTwitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.We're about community, inside and out. You'll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We're on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we're up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we're solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Accountant eager to help us re‑imagine how Content Accounting operates with the growing capabilities of AI. Your core work will have you involved at every step of the process from contract ideation through to final payout—providing support for negotiation, drafting technical accounting memos, preparing cost and payout calculations, executing month‑end close activities, facilitating payment runs, and delivering reporting.A successful candidate uses GenAI tools both reflexively and responsibly to enhance the group's daily productivity. You are passionate about accounting, thrive in the details, have an understanding of how data flows through systems, and have demonstrated the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete steps. You will play a key role in standardizing data and modifying processes, both inside and outside our team, to enable the introduction of GenAI to drive value.This role reports to the Director of Content Accounting. You can work in San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; or Seattle, WA.You WillEnsure the completeness of contractual records, review contract terms and document the application of our accounting policiesSupport month‑end close including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation narratives for content costsEnsure payouts are processed by obtaining payment support, ensuring tax compliance, responding to inquiries, and uploading to the accounting systemUtilize state‑of‑the‑art GenAI tools to develop, operate and manage agentic workflows to optimize core processesBuild relationships with cross‑functional business and support stakeholdersDrive process improvements within your scope and contribute to transformation projectsTake on ad‑hoc requests and own projects from start to finish on top of your core remitResponsibilities will evolve over time. We are a small team and business support rotates.PerksMedical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance401(k)Maternity & Parental LeaveFlexible PTOAmazon Employee DiscountAbout the teamAt Twitch, Content Accounting is responsible for managing the end to end financial and reporting obligations of negotiated agreements with content providers, influencers, production companies, and music rights holders. Our goal is to close our books in accordance with U.S. GAAP & internal accounting policy and meet our contractually obligated payout and reporting requirements. We support a diverse set of business stakeholders including content acquisition, music licensing, influencer marketing, and event production. We work closely with our legal, FP&A, tax and enterprise technology counterparts to accelerate Twitch's strategy.Basic Qualifications3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experienceBachelor's degree with a major or emphasis in Accounting or a related finance field3+ years of accounting experience at a quickly evolving company or public accounting firmExperience with contract reviews (revenue, leases, or other complex documents)Strong aptitude for quickly mastering new systems, tools, and emerging technologiesProficiency building in Excel / Google Sheets and familiarity with data tools such as SQLAbility to recognize and implement process improvements and build scalable solutions with GenAI in mindExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to distill complex analysis into actionable insights for stakeholders and leadershipStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of successful business partnershipPreferred QualificationsCPAExperience with SAP, QuickSight, Mode Analytics, or other related ERP, BI, or data visualization tools.Hands on experience with emerging AI technologies (e.g., Claude Code, MCP and Agentic Workflows)Avid Twitch user as a creator or viewer and passionate about the creator economy.Equal Opportunity EmploymentTwitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Legal Notice – Los Angeles County ApplicantsJob duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Legal Notice – San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr