Senior Corporate Accounting

Company: Autodesk, Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Position Overview
The Corporate Accounting team is seeking a well-rounded, strong performer who will be a key contributor to the worldwide close process.--The ideal candidate has corporate and/or public accounting experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high quality work in a high energy team environment. The position will be located in the San Rafael Corporate headquarters (with potential flexibility to work out of our San Francisco office) and will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. This role presents an outstanding growth opportunity for candidates who are looking to develop their experience in a Controllership organization. Responsibilities-- Play an integral part in the worldwide close process through preparing, analyzing and reviewing assigned general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and other analysis to support the consolidated financial statements Ensure compliance with US GAAP for various accounting areas (for example, stock based compensation, annual incentive bonuses, leases, facilities, royalties, inventory). Prepare and review accounting entries as appropriate Work closely with business partners and accounting teams worldwide to understand changes in the business and statutory requirements which impact US GAAP accounting areas Prepare flux analyses and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and schedules for management and external auditors as appropriate Prepare analysis of non-departmental costs for FP&A forecasts Review and prepare various cost allocations by functions Analyze technical accounting issues under US GAAP and prepare accounting memos addressing technical issues as required Analyze technical accounting issues and provide guidance to the Finance community, as required Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize the financial close process.--These projects include information systems improvements as well as creating efficiencies with manual processes Additional ad hoc and special projects as required Minimum Qualifications BA in Accounting or Finance with proven academic excellence 5+ years of related experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA qualification Preferred Qualifications 2 years of public accounting experience A working knowledge of SAP Experience with BlackLine Experience in multi-national public companies is preferred (Experience in software industry a plus) Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of relevant accounting principles under US GAAP Proactive, excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to a non-technical audience Detailed oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement and growth Strong excel skills and ability to analyze data Ability to work well in a team and as an individual contributor Ability to prioritize workload, perform in a fast-paced global environment and work overtime during peak times such as quarter-end At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers . Autodesk is the global leader in design and make technology, including industry-leading 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services, that offer customers better outcomes though automation and insights for their design and make processes. With over $3.5 billion in revenue and more than 12,000 employees, Autodesk has established itself as the leading provider of design and make technology that empowers innovators everywhere to achieve the new possible - for products, their businesses and the world. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. With a vision of a better world designed and made for all, Autodesk serves customers in architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries. Its customers design, fabricate, manufacture, and build anything by visualizing, simulating, and analyzing real-world performance early in the design process.

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