Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

What’s the role?

Etsy is building the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace, and we're looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Team in Dublin.

We are seeking to support Etsy’s growth by ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and a strong and sustainable internal control environment. Our goal is to contribute to Etsy at multiple levels by combining strong accounting and business senses while subscribing to Etsy’s mission and values.

As an integral member of the Etsy Controllers group you will have exposure to a wide variety of rewarding challenges. You are passionate about juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic and fluid organisation. You are detail-oriented as well as highly organised and can approach work with a mindset of constant improvement and increased efficiency. Of course you are also an outstanding teammate, willing to jump in on projects as the work and deadlines demand.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior International Finance Manager. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Dublin office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of our Dublin office, may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

• The team is a relatively small but powerful group.  We are proud of the great work that we do and we like to have a little fun while we do it!  Collaboration and support are our foundations.  We  cover each other during peaks, we bounce ideas off each other to problem solve and we are always looking sideways to see how we can support and advance each other.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Manage day-to-day, monthly and quarterly International accounting activities.

• You will be responsible for US GAAP and statutory accounting and compliance for several Etsy subsidiaries across EMEA, Canada and APAC.

• Full ownership of US GAAP reporting: managing the month end close, Balance Sheet reconciliations & internal reporting for a number of Etsy International Entities.

• Full ownership of local Statutory compliance: management of audit & preparation of Financial Statements ensuring full compliance with local legislation.

• Perform monthly analytics for each subsidiary and present to senior management.

• Collaborate cross functionally with International/Global partners including Tax, Treasury & Legal.

• Driving continuous improvement, building standardisation and reengineering of processes and controls and implementation of International &/or Global methodologies.

• You will partner across several teams in the company including working with international business partners; SEC reporting for external reporting; the treasury team on banking and liquidity for International entities; and the internal payroll team to ensure accurate & timely completion of monthly payroll.

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• Professional Accounting qualification: ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA or similar

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a similar organisation. Large Tech/Big 4 experience is a plus.

• High energy level, with a demonstrable hands-on approach, and who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong Excel skills

• Exposure to Workday &/or another ERP system is an advantage

• Self-starter with a personal drive.

• Highly organised and adapt quickly to change.

• Confident working independently and following tasks through to completion and meeting commitments, whilst actively seeking support as necessary

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to build remote relationships.

Additional Information

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.