Senior Accountant, Real Estate and Workplace Services

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a qualified REWS Operations Accountant to provide critical advisory support on fixed asset accounting and complex transactions for Google's global real estate portfolio.

You will lead end-to-end accounting processes, ensure compliance, and drive improvements across reporting cycles and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in accounting or related function, or 5 years with advanced degree.
• Experience with US GAAP in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to operationalize key transactions while mitigating financial risks.
• Lead month-end close activities with accurate reporting and insights for leadership.
• Lead CIP reviews to address impairment risks across real estate assets.
• Oversee CapEx SOX processes, governing CIP reviews and property accounting.
• Drive process improvements and automation using large data sets and visualization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication with leadership

Attention to detail

Initiative to drive improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance

Tools

SQL

Python

Google Workspace

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years 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:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with coding languages such as SQL or Python.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and changing environment to drive complex operational initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and FP&A partners.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a focus on continuous improvement.

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 Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) Operations Accountant provides critical business advisory support for all matters impacting fixed asset accounting. In this role, you will advise the business on complex transactions, execute reporting cycles, and ensure compliance. In addition, you will drive system improvements and contribute to transformation projects to optimize operations and increase accuracy supporting Google's global real estate portfolio.

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: $128000 - $187000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders to operationalize key transactions and initiatives while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Lead critical month-end close activities to ensure accurate, timely reporting, delivering key financial results, commentary, and insights to finance leadership.
• Lead Construction in Progress (CIP) reviews to identify and address potential impairment risks across real estate assets.
• Own and oversee CapEx SOX processes, specifically governing CIP reviews and property purchase accounting.
• Advocate for business transformation by leading process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging large data sets and data visualization solutions to drive operational efficiency.