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Senior Corporate Accountant

Google, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.7 years of experience in public accounting or a tech company, including experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).7 years of experience with financial reporting/operational accounting.Preferred qualifications:

Experience with US GAAP and internal control best practices.Experience creating accounting memos and process documentation.Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems.Experience with SAP or other large scale ERP system.Ability to effectively adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities, in a sometimes ambiguous and evolving area of scope.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.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for day-to-day operations and close processes, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet and Profit and Loss(P&L) variance analysis, monthly financial reporting, etc.Manage accounting transactions and systems solutions to ensure accurate financial reporting.Conduct technical accounting research and prepare process documentation on complex or non-routine transactions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.Collaborate on the development and implementation of robust accounting controls, processes, and documentation to mitigate risks.Build cross-functional relationships across departments to support company initiatives, ensuring adherence to global policies.Google 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr