Accountant, Google One

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

Google accountants 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 look for ways to help our team be more efficient and effective. You will join the Controllership team, supporting Google One and Google Photos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA or CA.
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, revenue recognition, contract reviews, journal entries, product profit and loss preparation, and month-end close for Google One.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis, Product, and Engineering to build financial systems, streamline workflows, and implement internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare quarterly SEC disclosures, fulfill regulatory compliance requirements, and present financial results and ad-hoc analysis to leadership.
• Automate and centralize accounting workflows while managing external service providers to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Evaluate financial implications of new business deals and offer actionable accounting direction to Sales and Product partners.

Skills

Project planning

Status reporting

Timeline estimation

Issue tracking

Meeting facilitation

Project documentation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience

CPA or CA

Job description

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
• Ability to have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and issues early, manage time, and follow work plans.
• Excellent investigative skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.

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.

In this role, you will join the Controllership team, supporting Google One, a business with subscribers and growth for Google One’s Artificial Intelligence offering, and Google Photos. This is an opportunity to be part of a team, supporting Google One and consumer Artificial Intelligence business growth initiatives.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• US: $105000 - $151000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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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.

In this role, you will join the Controllership team, supporting Google One, a business with subscribers and growth for Google One’s Artificial Intelligence offering, and Google Photos. This is an opportunity to be part of a team, supporting Google One and consumer Artificial Intelligence business growth initiatives.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, revenue recognition, contract reviews, journal entries, product profit and loss preparation, and month-end close for Google One.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis, Product, and Engineering to build financial systems, streamline workflows, and implement internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare quarterly SEC disclosures, fulfill regulatory compliance requirements, and present financial results and ad‑hoc analysis to leadership.
• Automate and centralize accounting workflows while managing external service providers to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Evaluate financial implications of new business deals and offer actionable accounting direction to Sales and Product partners.