LEAD ACCOUNTANT / ASSOCIATE MANAGER GL OPERATIONS

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Snowflake is looking to hire a Lead Accountant or an Associate Manager to be a part of its world class Accounting and Finance Organization. The position requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. You are versatile, analytical, motivated, creative, intellectually curious, a strong communicator and collaborator. You will work on various areas of General Ledger Operations such as Project Accounting (Accounting for acquired Entities, automation projects) and support PO Accruals, Non-PO based accruals, Prepaid expenses, Allocations, Variance analysis, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Leases and Intangible. To be successful in this role you should have a clear understanding of general accounting principles for the above areas. Furthermore, working knowledge of a global ERP system is greatly beneficial. This role also supports monthly reconciliations and audit support. You will also be required to maintain effective internal controls and ensure accounting activities are US GAAP compliant. Additionally, there will be ad-hoc projects to help streamline and update the processes and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review journal entries for amortization and classification of prepaid expenses.

• Book monthly/quarterly prepaid net down and long term reclass entries.

• Function as a gatekeeper for the accruals being recorded. Raise issues / queries with the manager / corporate team and coordinate to resolve them in a timely manner.

• Support accounting for fixed assets (addition, depreciation, retirement) per accounting policy and in compliance with US GAAP.

• Review CWIP and opex accounts to ascertain capitalization.

• Accounting for leasehold improvements, asset retirement obligations, understanding of CCAs (ASU 2018 15) and ASC 842.

• Work with Technical Accounting on various matters for guidance and implementation of proper accounting treatment.

• Recording and reviewing the payroll journals for the US/APAC/EMEA region.

• Record and review payroll accruals such as, PTO, Bonus, Holiday pay, ER taxes etc.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all the accounts related to above areas.

• Track open items in the Balance Sheet Accounts and work with stakeholders to resolve them in a timely manner.

• Deep dive and explain significant movements in account balances by way of a commentary (balance sheet and income statement flux).

• Experience in the allocation process and automation of monthly activities.

• Participate in global standardization efforts for policies and procedures.

• Provide the required support for external, internal and SOX audits, process walkthroughs and workflows as and when required (primarily during quarter and year end audits).

• Work with cross functional teams to identify problems and process gaps and propose reasonable and creative solutions to improve processes including opportunities for automating manual processes or activities within a process.

• Create process documentation namely Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update them at regular intervals in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

• Adhere to the accounting and reporting deadlines as described in the monthly close calendar.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA or CPA with around 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.

• Experience working in a reputed audit firm or information technology company will be desirable.

• Required to work at US time zones on the days of the month close (40-45% of the time)

• Hands on experience on Workday ERP is preferred

• Proactively identify process automation and improvement opportunities with a view to making processes scalable.

• Working knowledge on reconciliation tools would be a plus.

• Hands-on experience in MS office (Excel, Word etc.).

• Proactive and problem-solving attitude.

• Good command of English speaking and writing.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Adapts quickly to changes in a dynamic organisational structure and business processes.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Is a team player.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

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