Senior Technical Accountant, Revenue

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical research on complex accounting issues (with heavy emphasis on business arrangements, contingent considerations, etc.) and provide accounting consultation advice to business partners under US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Work with various cross-functional stakeholders on complex accounting issues.
• Draft and maintain global accounting policies and memos.
• Keep business partners abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting and related firm policies and positions through issuance of various publications, training sessions and other meeting forums; draft comment letters to standard setters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 10 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 8 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical accounting or similar role at the Social and Economic Committee (SEC) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
• Strong attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative style and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to own projects and lead others (direct or indirect) to meet deadlines while maintaining quality of the work.
• Ability to remove and anticipate roadblocks with the potential to impede progress.
• Excellent organizational, investigative skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive management.

Skills

• Technical accounting and problem-solving skills.
• Solving accounting problems and being proactive in addressing challenges.
• Understanding and interpreting financial and budgetary reports.
• Working with cross-functional stakeholders on complex accounting issues.
• Providing advice and consulting on financial reports required by governmental regulations.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $157000 - $227000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits