Youtube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant

Google LLC

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Working at the intersection of accounting, data engineering, and business strategy, you will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build brand-new workflows and elevate existing systems-ensuring YouTube's expenses are reported accurately, timely, and at global scale. Behind every creator payout, licensing agreement, and content partnership is a finance team ensuring that our business scales responsibly, accurately, and efficiently.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSunnyvale, CA

    Description

    Youtube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant - Google Careers

    Careers

    Careers

    Skip navigation links

    homehome

    Home

    Home

    work_outlinework_outline

    Jobs

    Jobs

    noogler_hatnoogler_hat

    Students

    Students

    googlegoogle

    How we work

    How we work

    handymanhandyman

    How we hire

    How we hire

    person_outlineperson_outline

    Your career

    Your career

    help_outline

    Help link

    feedback

    Send feedback

    more_vert

    • Help
    • Send Feedback

    Sign in

    Careers

    Careers

    homeHome

    work_outlineJobs

    expand_more

    noogler_hatStudents

    expand_more

    googleHow we work

    expand_more

    handymanHow we hire

    expand_more

    person_outlineYour career

    expand_more

    job details

    arrow_back

    Back to jobs search

    Jobs search results

    3,292 jobs matched

    • Senior Product Manager, App Ads Measurement and Ecosystem

    Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA

    • Software Engineer, Safe Coding

    Singapore

    • Data Scientist III, Product

    Zürich, Switzerland

    • Data Center Technician, Server Operations

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    • Data Center Technician II, Hardware Operations

    Saint George, SC, USA

    • Engineering Analyst, YouTube Trust and Safety

    Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    • Governance and Issue Management Analyst, gTech Risk

    Chicago, IL, USA

    • Technical Program Manager, Google Flow

    Mountain View, CA, USA

    • Account Strategist, SMB Engage, Google Customer Solutions, DACH Market (German, English)

    Dublin, Ireland

    • Staff Research Data Scientist, Search AI Product

    Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA

    • Senior Technical Writer

    Kirkland, WA, USA

    • Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack, Google Cloud

    Kirkland, WA, USA

    • Software Developer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, DNN Frameworks

    San Jose, CA, USA

    • Partner Engineering Manager, Universal Commerce Protocol

    Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; +2 more; +1 more

    • Technical Program Manager II, Capacity Planning, Cloud

    Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA

    • Software Engineer, Chrome Networking Security

    Mountain View, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA

    • Senior Technical Program Manager, Google Networking Technologies

    Sunnyvale, CA, USA

    • Customer Engineer, Cloud AI, Google Cloud

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    • Technical Program Manager, Supply Strategy and Portfolio Planning

    Sunnyvale, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA

    • Strategy Associate, YouTube

    San Bruno, CA, USA

    Showing 1 to 20 of 3292 rows

    1‑20 of 3292

    navigate_next

    Go to next page

    Follow Life at Google on

    *

    More about us

    About usopen_in_newContact usopen_in_newPressopen_in_new

    Related Information

    Investor relationsopen_in_newBlogopen_in_new

    Equal Opportunity

    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

    More about us

    expand_more

    Related information

    expand_more

    Equal opportunity

    expand_more

    Privacyopen_in_newApplicant & Candidate Privacyopen_in_newTermsopen_in_newManage cookies

    helpHelpopen_in_new

    arrow_back

    Back to jobs search

    Youtube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant

    share

    Share Youtube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant

    • linkCopy link
    • emailEmail a friend

    corporate_fareGoogleplaceSunnyvale, CA, USA

    bar_chartMid

    Mid

    Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

    Apply

    share

    Share Youtube Content Acquisition Cost Accountant

    • linkCopy link
    • emailEmail a friend

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor"s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

    • 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

    • Experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with a focus on Revenue (ASC 606) Accounting in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
    • Experience in GAAP with a focus on Revenue (ASC 606), Cost of Sales and Services (ASC 705), and Other Assets and Deferred Costs (ASC 340).
    • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement.
    • Strong investigative and data aggregation skills.
    • An interest in SQL and automation experience.

    About the job

    Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You"ll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you"re continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

    You"ll lead an accounting process from end-to-end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.

    YouTube connects billions of people worldwide through video, music, and community. Behind every creator payout, licensing agreement, and content partnership is a finance team ensuring that our business scales responsibly, accurately, and efficiently. Our mission is to build Ads, YouTube and related business and cost of sales processes and systems that power Google's global growth.

    In this role, you will be the Accountant behind YouTube's core business financials, safeguarding our Cost of Sales (CoS) reporting. You will manage complex, non-standard commercial agreements, manage journal entries, and design scalable, automated accounting processes. Working at the intersection of accounting, data engineering, and business strategy, you will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build brand-new workflows and elevate existing systems-ensuring YouTube's expenses are reported accurately, timely, and at global scale.

    The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

    Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

    US: $105000 - $151000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

    Learn more about benefits at Google.

    Responsibilities

    • Drive month-end close for YouTube Cost of Sales under US GAAP, ensuring robust Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls and accurate financial reporting.
    • Interpret and account for non-standard commercial agreements, minimum guarantees (MGs), complex business-share models, and bespoke media licenses.
    • Oversee monthly settlement and payment cycles for creators, record labels, music publishers, and broadcast networks to ensure contract compliance and accuracy.
    • Assess and implement accounting treatments for new product rollouts, evolving business models, and strategic operational changes.
    • Partner across data engineering, business, and finance teams to eliminate bottlenecks and automate manual journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting pipelines.

    Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google"s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

    If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

    Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

    To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

    Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

    Follow Life at Google on

    *

    More about us

    About usopen_in_newContact usopen_in_newPressopen_in_new

    Related Information

    Investor relationsopen_in_newBlogopen_in_new

    Equal Opportunity

    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

    More about us

    expand_more

    Related information

    expand_more

    Equal opportunity

    expand_more

    Privacyopen_in_newApplicant & Candidate Privacyopen_in_newTermsopen_in_newManage cookies

    helpHelpopen_in_new

    Follow Life at Google on

    *

    More about us

    About usopen_in_newContact usopen_in_newPressopen_in_new

    Related Information

    Investor relationsopen_in_newBlogopen_in_new

    Equal Opportunity

    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

    More about us

    expand_more

    Related information

    expand_more

    Equal opportunity

    expand_more

    Privacyopen_in_newApplicant & Candidate Privacyopen_in_newTermsopen_in_newManage cookies

    helpHelpopen_in_new

    Google apps

    Main menu

    Similar Jobs

    See more jobs