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The Trade Desk

Senior Accountant

The Trade Desk · Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Jose; Ventura

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
The Trade Desk's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
5% of The Trade Desk's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Trade Desk
high
159 stale, 3 reposted of 159 open
Hiring momentum
290 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Trade Desk's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Trade Desk.

About this role

The Senior Accountant position at The Trade Desk focuses on accounting, reporting, and disclosures related to stock-based compensation (SBC) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Daily responsibilities include preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and SEC filings, as well as collaborating with various departments and external auditors. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Trade Desk as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably with audit experience at a major public accounting firm
  • Demonstrated knowledge of public company financial statement preparation
  • Technical knowledge of accounting procedures, SEC Regulations, US GAAP
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure

Nice to have

  • Stock-based compensation accounting per ASC 718 preferred
  • Experience with E*Trade and Workiva preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience with public technology companies a plus

What you get

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
  • Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses

Worth weighing

  • Position based in Ventura, CA, with relocation assistance for non-local candidates
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided, but actual amount may differ based on various factors
  • Role involves significant interaction with multiple departments and external auditors, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by The Trade Desk on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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