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Accountant, Energy and Power

Georgia, United States (On-site)

Accountant, Energy and Power

1 Month ago • 4-4 Years • Account Management • Finance

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Job Description

Google is seeking an Accountant, Energy and Power to join their team. This role will involve providing key accounting support for power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits, and other energy-related work. Responsibilities include working with the Power Purchase Agreement team to review significant agreements for proper accounting treatment, managing quarterly close/reporting processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and delivering implementation of solutions.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
4 years of experience in accounting
Experience with US GAAP
Experience with Power Purchase Agreements
Experience with Consolidation Accounting
Experience with Hedge Accounting

Good to have:

Experience with Lease Accounting
Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards
Experience with SQL, SAP and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of commodity agreements
Ability to work in a cross-functional, fluid environment

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Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
Experience with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) in a public accounting or multi-national organization.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with specialized areas of accounting associated with power purchase agreements and power and utilities companies.
Experience with Consolidation Accounting (ASC 810), Hedge Accounting (ASC 815), Lease Accounting (ASC 842) or International Financial Reporting Standards 9, 10, 16.
Experience with SQL, SAP and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of commodity agreements involving power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits and power-related investments.
Ability to work in a cross-functional, fluid environment, and to support complex operational initiatives.

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 will 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 will lead an accounting process. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000-$145,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Act as key accounting support for power purchase agreements, renewable-energy credits and other energy-related works.
Work with Power Purchase Agreement team to review significant agreements for proper accounting treatment.
Manage quarterly close/reporting process.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, system improvements, and deliver implementation of the solutions.

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$99.0K - $145.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$122.0K/yr avg.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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