Accountant, Finance

23 Hours ago • 2-5 Years • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

Google is seeking an Accountant to handle core accounting responsibilities, advising on financial reports, reviewing and analyzing financial and budgetary data, and collaborating with global teams. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating financial risks, providing documentation to auditors, using data for insights, and monitoring business performance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, professional qualifications (CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent), and 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally with a focus on financial reporting and process control. Experience with Google Sheets, SQL, and ERP systems is preferred. A deep understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP, IFRS) is essential. The role requires collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
  • 2+ years finance experience
  • CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent
  • US GAAP, IFRS knowledge
  • Financial reporting & process control
  • Data analysis & insight extraction
Good to have:
  • 5+ years experience
  • Google Sheets, SQL, SAP experience
  • Cross-functional & international team experience

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in finance, working with cross-functional initiatives.
  • Professional qualification in CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in a financial reporting/operational accounting role with focus on processes and controls.
  • Experience with Google Sheets, SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP.
  • Understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP, IFRS and related international accounting standards.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Ability to have a collaborative style, communicate effectively and work with cross-functional and international teams.
  • Ability to assist with well-defined tasks within a project, manage time, and follow work plans.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with new changes to existing processes.
  • Provide financial records and supporting documentation to auditors, and assist with the development of process cycle memorandums and procedural walk-throughs.
  • Use data to extract meaningful insights and monitor the performance of different areas of a business.

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