Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to speak and write in English and Spanish fluently and idiomatically.
Preferred qualifications:
3 years of experience in accounting qualification.
Experience with local subsidiary of US multi-national.
Understanding of local and US GAAP and fixed Assets and Inventory modules.
Exceptional spreadsheet software skills in the areas of data analysis.
Excellent project management, process improvement, computer, and analytical skills.
Ability to speak and write in Portuguese fluently and idiomatically.
About the job
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. As a member of this team, you know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and you'll review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports -- and all this sounds like fun to you. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands on deck. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's 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
Perform daily, weekly and monthly accounting functions related to Local and US GAAP rules.
Perform accounts payable and GL reconciliations to ensure accuracy of our financial statements and accurately record and maintain all payroll activities in our finance systems including GL payroll entries and reconciliations.
Perform daily cash control, daily AP functions, bank reconciliations and provide weekly cash flow forecast of funding needs to Corporate Treasury.
Manage relationships with third-party entities in matters related to the Accounting, Treasury, and AP activities. Help to execute projects to localize financial systems.
Manage Fixed assets for the region, supporting all LATAM countries and type of assets. Manage all fixed asset accounting processes for the operating expenses and asset accounting in connection with datacenter operations and capital assets for LATAM region.
