Operational Accountant, Acquire to Retire

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

Job summary

Google accountants are a savvy team handling core accounting responsibilities globally. You will guide financial reporting, review and interpret reports, and advise on government-required reports.

You’ll lead end-to-end accounting processes and work with a global team to boost efficiency while upholding accuracy and detail. As part of the Acquire to Retire (A2R) group, you’ll manage CapEx, PP&E, and related month-end close duties, collaborating with multiple departments to align with business

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee global tracking and accounting for projects using SAP Project Systems subledger.
• Execute month-end close activities and present findings to finance leadership and auditors.
• Maintain SOX internal controls and escalate issues promptly.
• Collaborate with operations, tax, product, legal, and IT teams on new accounting flows.
• Drive continuous improvement in A2R operations and automation.

Skills

SQL

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication with senior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA

Tools

SAP ERP

Google Sheets

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in SQL.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and experience with SAP ERP.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior 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.
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 Acquire to Retire (A2R) team manages the global accounting for Google’s entire Capital Expenditure (Cap Ex) portfolio, manufacturing operations and related expenses. This infrastructure is at the foundation of Google - the global data centers, networks and integrating hardware and software that powers both our unique customer products and services and our internal operations. As a member of this team, you will find innovative ways to manage our complex set of transactions. As Operations Accountant you will be focused on running highly effective and efficient processes for asset setup, modifications and retirements, as well as month end close reporting and reconciliation processes related to Property, Plant or Equipment (PP&E) accounts.

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.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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee global tracking and accounting for Google’s Data Center construction projects using the SAP Project Systems subledger.
• Execute month-end close activities (including Project Systems close, flux analysis, and balance sheet reporting) and present findings to finance leadership, cross-functional partners, and auditors.
• Maintain and execute SOX internal controls aligned with risk assessment frameworks, escalating potential issues promptly.
• Partner with operations, tax, product, legal, and IT teams to implement new accounting flows and support evolving business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in A2R operations to elevate reporting and reconciliation quality while uncovering efficiencies through automation, and elimination.