Fixed Assets Accountant – End-to-End Close & Automation

Google Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Corporate Assets Operational Accountant for Fixed Assets in Chicago. You will manage end-to-end fixed assets accounting and month-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Collaboration with global teams and driving process improvements are key facets of the role. The ideal candidate has a CPA/CA, 4 years of accounting experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree), and strong analytical skills with SAP/SQL proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA or CA.
• 4 years of experience in accounting or related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience with US GAAP accounting standards in a public accounting or multinational public company setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end month-end close tasks for Corporate Assets, including asset creation and retirements, FA ledger close, capex accruals, journal entries, and issue resolution.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly flux analysis with insightful commentary to support close reporting.
• Maintain Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Project sub-ledgers for new entity setups and system improvements.
• Scale A&C and A2R processes by deploying automation to improve efficiency and risk mitigation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SQL

Data analytics

BI tools

Leadership comms

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Google is seeking a Corporate Assets Operational Accountant for Fixed Assets in Chicago. You will manage end-to-end fixed assets accounting and month-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Collaboration with global teams and driving process improvements are key facets of the role. The ideal candidate has a CPA/CA, 4 years of accounting experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree), and strong analytical skills with SAP/SQL proficiency.