Sr Analyst- Content Accounting

Senior • On-site

$60,200 - $128,800/yr

San Francisco, CA

DESCRIPTION

If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/

About Us:

Twitch 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 Role

Streamers are the heart of the Twitch community, and supporting them is central to our mission. As we continue to grow, we’re reimagining how accounting operates—leveraging automation, technology, and AI to simplify processes and to build scalable systems that support our creators. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to help manage and scale the end-to-end accounting lifecycle for creator agreements. In this role, you will be involved 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 insightful reporting.

You will thrive in the details, love working with data, and bring a team-first mindset. You will be energized by solving complex problems—both independently and cross-functionally—and are driven by a commitment to operational excellence. You will play a key role in standardizing processes, implementing best practices, and building scalable, tech-enabled workflows. You are also excited about leveraging automation and AI tools to increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, and drive smarter decision-making.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Content Accounting and partners closely with teams across marketing, partnerships, business development, content finance, legal, and tax. If you’re passionate about creators, automation, and building processes that scale—this role is for you.

You Will
- Maintain the completeness and accuracy of content accounting records by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Review and document contractual agreements by interpreting terms, applying accounting policies, and coordinating with business, legal, and tax teams.
- content related payments, including preparation of payment support.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams such as marketing, partnerships, finance, legal, and engineering to improve processes and provide accounting guidance.
- Contribute to the development and enforcement of content accounting policies and SOX controls.
- Identify, design, and implement scalable solutions to streamline workflows and enable automation across contract review, summarization, and payout processes.
- Own special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience collaborating across all levels of an organization.
- A passion for data, comfort working with large datasets, and an eagerness to leverage AI.
- Experience in reviewing contracts (e.g., revenue, leases, or other complex agreements) and managing high volumes with efficiency.
- The ability to identify risk areas, prioritize issues effectively, and drive resolution.
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance, with the ability to translate accounting guidance into operational policy.
- Proactive, curious, and improvement-minded—eager to ask questions, challenge the status quo, automate workflows, and lead process enhancements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- CPA certification or Big Four experience.
- Background in media & entertainment, gaming, or services involving user generated content.
- Experience with SAP, QuickSight, Mode, or other related ERP, BI, or data visualization tools.
- Avid Twitch user as a creator or viewer and passionate about the creator economy.

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job 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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in the cozy confines of his Seattle garage, Amazon.com, Inc. quickly evolved from a humble online bookstore to a colossal e-commerce powerhouse. Today, it offers an extensive range of products from DVDs and electronics to furniture and groceries. With a global footprint that spans continents—from Canada and the UK to Japan and Brazil—Amazon's presence is truly international. The company has not only diversified into various domains, including acquiring Twitch in 2014 and venturing into the film industry in 2015, but also introduced initiatives like the brand registry program to safeguard intellectual property. Despite the hurdles of labor relations and competitive practices, Amazon remains a dominant force in the global e-commerce landscape.