Job Openings XTN-27EA303 | GL ACCOUNTANT (DAY SHIFT)

About the job XTN-27EA303 | GL ACCOUNTANT (DAY SHIFT)

Zoom is the world leader in video communications with the highest customer satisfaction in our industry. We have been expanding rapidly since our Series D investment from Sequoia at a $1 billion valuation. Zoom was recently awarded the 5th Best SMB Company to Work for in the United States by Glassdoor (based on anonymous employee reviews). Now is the time to join our team of motivated and passionate people as Zoom grows to provide frictionless communications for businesses and organizations across the world. Visit zoom.us and follow us on Twitter (@zoom_us) and Facebook (Zoom Video Communications).
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for GL accounts such as cash, investments, prepaids, fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), capitalized software, other assets and other liabilities account, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP. 
  • Perform day to day vendor invoice review for proper department, cost classification and accounting treatment.
  • Support monthly closing activities by preparing, verifying, and entering accurate journal entries.
  • Reviews and verifies accuracy of account balances and classifications; Analyzes changes in balance sheet and income statement accounts and makes recommendations to correct errors as appropriate.
  • Assist in the preparation of various supporting schedules and analyses for internal financial, external financial, tax, audit, and examination processes, including audited financial statement.
  • Assist in documenting internal processes/controls as well as identifying actionable insights and suggest recommendations to address issues and improve accounting processes/efficiencies.
  • Design, refine and optimize assigned accounts monthly close procedures, taking into consideration all necessary dependencies, and execute timely and accurately in global month-end close activities.
  • Collaborate and serve as a liaison to other departments on accounting matters with cross functional impact, including but not limited to other international teams, Facilities, IT, Engineering, Legal, and FP&A.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement and solve problems.
  • Other Finance projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed.
Minimum Qualification:
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Thorough understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and knowledge of international accounting statutory requirements
  • 5-8 years of related work experience in an international environment and working with US accounting teams, with 2 years as process reviewer
  • Shared Service, BPO experience is a plus
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement and Project Management
  • CPA or equivalent a plus
  • Experience with NetSuite or other large ERP system a plus
  • Advance knowledge of MS Excel and Power Point
  • Ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in fast paced and continuously changing environment
  • Promotes teamwork and works well with others
  • Energetic, detail-oriented, and positive attitude