senior accountant, Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Bean Stock equity program

Tuition coverage through Starbucks BAC

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior accountant to support Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations.

You will own close, consolidation and external reporting cycles for a complex global organization, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams worldwide, advise on accounting impacts of significant transactions, and help enhance systems and processes for quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in accounting, consolidations and/or financial reporting.
• CPA preferred
• Experience supporting close, intercompany accounting and consolidation processes across legal entities or business units preferred
• Experience preparing financial statements or supporting SEC, statutory or other regulatory reporting preferred
• Experience with ERP, business intelligence, consolidation or reporting systems preferred (Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Workiva)
• Ability to execute processes effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong internal controls

Responsibilities

• Own close and consolidation activities – Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, financial analysis and account reconciliations; investigate intercompany variances; and ensure assigned accounting records are accurate, complete and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Deliver financial reporting – Prepare assigned components of quarterly and annual financial statements and related deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and audit activities – Coordinate with international accounting teams and external service providers to prepare and review statutory financial statements, supporting schedules, audit requests and regulatory reporting for international legal entities, and provide timely responses to auditors.
• Lead with knowledge – Research and advise on accounting and reporting impacts of new or proposed transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, legal entity ownership changes, stock‑based compensation allocations, dividends and other significant matters.
• Innovate – Maintain and improve accounting and reporting systems, processes and internal controls, and recommend practical solutions that increase quality and efficiency.
• Partner across a global organization – Collaborate with accounting teams, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and external service providers to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Coach and develop others – Share knowledge, support cross‑training and help coordinate team priorities and special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Anaplan

Workiva

Job description

Now Brewing – senior accountant, Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations!

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As senior accountant supporting Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations, you will contribute to both the consolidations and external reporting cycle for our complex global organization. You will own assigned accounting and reporting areas, collaborate with teams across Starbucks to resolve accounting matters, and help deliver accurate, timely financial information supported by effective internal controls.

As a senior accountant, Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations, you will…

• Own close and consolidation activities – Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, financial analysis and account reconciliations; investigate intercompany variances; and ensure assigned accounting records are accurate, complete and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Deliver financial reporting – Prepare assigned components of quarterly and annual financial statements and related deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and audit activities – Coordinate with international accounting teams and external service providers to prepare and review statutory financial statements, supporting schedules, audit requests and regulatory reporting for international legal entities, and provide timely responses to auditors.
• Lead with knowledge – Research and advise on accounting and reporting impacts of new or proposed transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, legal entity ownership changes, stock‑based compensation allocations, dividends and other significant matters.
• Innovate – Maintain and improve accounting and reporting systems, processes and internal controls, and recommend practical solutions that increase quality and efficiency.
• Partner across a global organization – Collaborate with accounting teams, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and external service providers to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Coach and develop others – Share knowledge, support cross‑training and help coordinate team priorities and special projects.
• Enjoy working on an energetic, fun team and drive processes forward as part of a highly collaborative team, while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred
• Three or more years of relevant experience in accounting, consolidations and/or financial reporting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting and analysis
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience supporting close, intercompany accounting and consolidation processes across legal entities or business units preferred
• Experience preparing financial statements or supporting SEC, statutory or other regulatory reporting preferred
• Ability to execute processes effectively in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong internal controls
• Experience with ERP, business intelligence, consolidation or reporting systems preferred; examples include Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan and Workiva
• Experience using automation and AI tools, such as Copilot and CoWork, to improve the efficiency and quality of accounting and reporting processes preferred

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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