Google: Accountant, Strategic Partnerships - Mountain View

Description:This position is based in Mountain View, CA.The area: Account and ControlsConsisting of experienced, motivated, creative, self-sufficient and savvy high performers in the finance and accounting fields, our team handles the core accounting roles at Google. We have a preference for those who like to work and play hard and who are enthused about working on collaborative global teams while performing M&A, external reporting and internal audit functions.The role: Accountant, Strategic PartnershipsLooking for a stable, profitable company that is growing and offers career advancement and lots of perks? Google is the number one search engine on the internet and we are looking for an individual with very strong general accounting experience to add to our AdSense team. For this position, we are looking for a well-rounded top performer who can be a key contributor in a high-energy growth environment. The ideal candidate is one who has been a top academic performer with a proven track record in global, high-tech companies and who has the desire to excel in everything they do. Your work history should demonstrate job stability with increasing levels of responsibility.Responsibilities:Perform partner payment calculations and month-end close duties.Collaborate with external audit staff for quarter-end review and year-end audit procedures (coordinate PBC requirements) and sign-off.Work with Sales & Accounting teams to establish and update revenue recognition policies.Provide input to External Reporting team for SEC filings.Reconciliation of various AdSense accounts; provide supplementary disclosure information for internal and external reporting.Work closely with other accounting departments including AP, AR, FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Purchasing on the daily activities.Participate in on-going policy and control environment development with SOX Manager.Qualifications:Requirements:BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field required.Minimum 4 years total work experience (at a big accounting firm).CPA or in process of obtaining CPA.Oracle 11i experience preferred.Strong computer and analytical skills, including Excel.Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with desire for continuous improvement.Works well both independently and in a team environment.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceGoogle was recently recognized by Fortune Magazine as the #1 Best Company to Work ForOur most valuable resource is our people: energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about doing great work and developing a culture that's great for all our employees. So we offer Googlers a generous host of benefits as part of our efforts to keep Google a motivating, healthy, and productive place: Health care for you and your family, vacation days and holidays, and flexible work hours, maternity and parental leave, employee referral bonus program, employee assistance services for personal issues, learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, Google Child Care Center ( near Google headquarters), free shuttle service to several Bay Area locations, Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Incentive Program, and onsite dry cleaning, plus a coin-free laundry room in the Mountain View office.Job Location: Mountain View, CAJob Number: RUSAGLE059-578973Company URL: http://www.google.comCompany Profile:About Google:Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerTo all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.