Senior Accountant II — AI Automation and Analytics Lead

Google Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant II, AI Automation and Analytics Lead, Payroll Accounting to modernize financial reporting and automate core accounting processes.

You will oversee end-to-end accounting activities, advise on regulatory reporting, and drive efficiency through data-driven solutions. The role combines accounting fluency with data engineering, emphasizing automation, AI-enabled workflows, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA or CA certification.
• 10 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 8 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience in SQL, relational data modeling, and automated pipeline development.
• Experience applying AI/LLM tools, prompt engineering, or intelligent automation to finance workflows.
• Experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting processes, General Ledger (GL) structures, accruals, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated data pipelines connecting core accounting, payroll, and operational systems.
• Help design, automate, and optimize calculation engines to streamline close processes and reduce cycle times.
• Transition prototype scripts and manual workflows into enterprise-grade, auditable systems with data governance and auditability.
• Serve as the technical bridge between accounting domain leads and central engineering teams, translating business logic into technical requirements to deliver driver-based reporting models and AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

SQL

Relational data modeling

Automated pipeline development

AI/LLM tools

Prompt engineering

Intelligent automation

R2R accounting

GL structures

Accruals

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA

Tools

SQL

Job description

Google Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant II, AI Automation and Analytics Lead, Payroll Accounting to modernize financial reporting and automate core accounting processes.

You will oversee end-to-end accounting activities, advise on regulatory reporting, and drive efficiency through data-driven solutions. The role combines accounting fluency with data engineering, emphasizing automation, AI-enabled workflows, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.