Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in industry or public accounting.
- Experience in US GAAP accounting principles related to stock-based compensation, ASC 718.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to learn on the job to execute tasks in a fluid environment, with attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-reasoned and timely decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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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.
You'll lead an accounting process from end-to-end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000-$145,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly and quarterly analysis, forecasting versus actuals, key trends, and highlighting areas of focus for management, including the associated internal management and external financial reporting processes.
- Apply ASC 718, interpretation of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and guidelines and their practical application on business processes and concise articulation of implications, writing accounting memos to document positions; assist in the disclosure roadmap.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, includingFinancial Planning and Analysis (FPandA), PAs, legal, tax, payroll, and HR, to ensure timely execution of deliverables and manage dependencies.
- Monitor,maintain and improveongoing processes which heavily rely on automated SQL-based data analytics and SAP capabilities.
- Share repurchase and dividend related disclosures and the ongoing assessment of accounting and reporting guidance.