senior accountant, International & Channel Development Accounting

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition coverage (Starbucks)

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. is hiring a Senior Accountant for International & Channel Development Accounting. You will own complex accounting processes, drive accurate reporting, strengthen controls, and lead automation and analytics initiatives across global markets.

The role partners with international finance, tax, treasury, legal, and cross-functional teams to support growth, improve efficiency, and deliver high-quality financial insight. 5+ years of experience and CPA-friendly credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting international accounting, royalty accounting, billing processes, intercompany transactions, or multinational operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or process improvement efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills across functions and global teams.
• Experience driving process improvements via automation, technology, and data-driven insights.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as Oracle, BlackLine, SAP, or similar.
• Experience with data analytics and AI-enabled tools (Incorta, Power BI, Copilot).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for International & Channel Development accounting areas.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation per U.S. GAAP.
• Own royalty accounting and international billing processes, invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting for international licenses and channel development.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and communicate insights to partners and leadership.
• Partner with international finance teams, tax, treasury, legal, and stakeholders to support initiatives and resolve accounting matters.
• Support assessments for new business models, licensing programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance.
• Drive process improvements via data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Develop process docs, training materials, and best practices across the accounting team.
• Support internal and external audit activities and provide accounting research as needed.
• Provide guidance to team members and foster knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

BlackLine

SAP

Incorta

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Now Brewing – Senior Accountant, International & Channel Development Accounting! #tobeapartner

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.

The International & Channel Development Accounting team supports Starbucks global business through accounting operational support, financial analysis, billing, royalty accounting, reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance activities. The team partners closely with international markets, finance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting while helping drive process improvements that support a growing and evolving business.

Role focus:

Own complex accounting processes supporting Starbucks International & Channel Development businesses, drive accurate financial reporting, strengthen financial controls, and lead process improvements through automation, analytics, and technology solutions. Partner with global stakeholders to support business growth while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and insight through data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for International & Channel Development accounting areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation in accordance with Starbucks accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Own royalty accounting and international billing processes, including calculation reviews, invoicing, reconciliations, true‑up activities, collection follow‑up, and financial reporting support for international licensed and channel development businesses.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, investigate variances, and communicate insights to business partners and leadership.
• Partner closely with international finance teams, tax, treasury, legal, and cross‑functional stakeholders to support business initiatives and resolve accounting matters.
• Support accounting assessments for new business models, commercial arrangements, licensing programs and strategic initiatives.
• Execute and strengthen internal controls while ensuring compliance with SOX and corporate accounting policies.
• Drive process improvements through data analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools that enhance efficiency, reporting, scalability, and decision‑making.
• Develop process documentation, training materials, and best practices that support consistent execution and broader adoption of improved tools and processes across the accounting team.
• Support internal and external audit activities and provide accounting research and analysis as needed.
• Provide guidance and informal leadership to accounting team members while helping elevate team capabilities and knowledge sharing.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting international accounting, royalty accounting, billing processes, intercompany transactions, or multinational operations.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects, business initiatives, or process improvement efforts preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and global teams.
• Experience driving process improvements through automation, technology solutions, and data‑driven insights.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, BlackLine, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, automation, and AI‑enabled tools such as Incorta, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.

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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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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