Google Looking For Revenue Accountant, Devices and Services Accounting Controllership at Mountain View, CA Full Time
QualificationsAccountingAnalysis skillsBalance sheet reconciliationPublic accountingSystem designBachelor’s degree
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant equivalent, and/or experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2 years of experience in public accounting and in operational accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant equivalent, and/or experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2 years of experience in public accounting and in operational accounting
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in public accounting and industry experience in an operational accounting role
Knowledge of US GAAP with a focus on business growth recognition
Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to drive complex operational initiatives
Excellent analytical skills, combined with business judgment
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.
Consisting of experienced, creative, driven and savvy performers, our team manages the accounting for Google’s Devices and Services Product Area.
As a member of this team, you will know accounting principles and the full accounting process. You will continually look for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. You’ll collaborate across finance and cross-functionally to manage best practices for areas. You will work in a fast-paced environment while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
The name Google came from “googol,” a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Responsibilities
Maintain accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of accounting processes related to assigned area, including review agreements, develop significant estimates and reserves, accounting policies and memos, perform payment verification, month-end close activities, and balance sheet reconciliations, etc.
Partner closely across finance as well as the business (Product, Sales, Business Development, etc.) to support business initiatives, improve process efficiencies/scalability for continued operational excellence.
Review business agreements, provide comments, vet accounting implications, and establish/improve processes to support the operations.
Facilitate with analytic review, internal and external year-end audits, and provide insights to drive effective management decisions and ensure compliance.
Support system launches and migrations. Participate in system design and testing when applicable.
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