Equity Accounting Analyst

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced accountant to handle core accounting responsibilities, advise on financial reports, and collaborate with global teams. The role involves end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and improving efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields and experience with US GAAP principles. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in industry or public accounting.
• Experience in US GAAP accounting principles related to stock-based compensation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and quarterly close related activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Monitor and improve ongoing processes relying on automated SQL-based data analytics.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

SQL

SAP

Job description

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• 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, including ASC 718.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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 project management skills, with the ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

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 $102,000-$146,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 close related activities including flux analysis, forecasting vs actuals, identifying key trends and highlighting areas of focus for management; this includes the associated internal management and external (10Q/K) 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, including Financial 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.
• Manage UAT, and work with third-party vendors ensuring ongoing compliance to our rules/regulations and internal policies.

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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