International Accountant

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 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.

Salary Range:

€52,000.00 - €68,000.00

What’s the role?

Etsy is building the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace, and we're looking for an 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?

This team plays an important role in supporting Etsy’s broader financial operations. We work cross-functionally with a variety of teams across the business and contribute to projects that help drive efficiency, accuracy, and scale. Team members are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

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 international Etsy subsidiaries.  
• 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.
• Driving continuous improvement through standardisation, automation, process reengineering, and the thoughtful adoption of AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• 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.
• Approximately 1 years’ post qualification experience in a similar organisation or environment. 
• Strong financial accounting background with a solid understanding of accounting principles and their practical application
• Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Workday would be a distinct advantage.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks through to completion, and consistently meet commitments while proactively seeking support when needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships in a distributed environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset, including an interest in exploring new technologies and AI-enabled solutions to enhance ways of working.

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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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.