Technical Accountant, Product Areas

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  
• 10 years of experience at public accounting firms and publicly-traded multinational companies
• Experience working in technical accounting, accounting policies, accounting advisory, or a similar role
  
• Experience with revenue recognition and related guidelines, such as ASC 606

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a technical accounting or similar role at the SEC or FASB
  
• Experience with lease accounting, Enterprise software, and SaaS
• Excellent understanding of GAAP accounting principles (revenue recognition)
• Ability to work with senior management and influence decision making
  
• Excellent project management and communication skills

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$221,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. 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 benefits at Google.

• Perform technical research on complex accounting issues, provide consultation to business partners under US GAAP, and manage processes around internal documentation of accounting assessments.
• Monitor standard-setting and agendas from Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, and others to inform company’s influencing efforts through comment letters, industry group participation, and other forums.
• Assist in facilitating proper implementation of new accounting standards, disseminate information on current accounting topics/recent developments affecting Alphabet. Lead development of Alphabet’s global accounting policies and positions and assist in ongoing policy documentation maintenance.
• Assist in drafting impact disclosures of recently issued accounting standards on Alphabet’s financial statements and lead efforts to provide training for Alphabet’s finance organization on accounting changes.
• Use program/project management knowledge to run projects with effective communication to guide and influence others, including colleagues in areas outside of finance.