Senior Accountant - GL

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We’re at the forefront of the data revolution, committed to building the world’s greatest data and applications platform. Our ‘get it done’ culture allows everyone at Snowflake to have an equal opportunity to innovate on new ideas, create work with a lasting impact, and excel in a culture of collaboration.

Join the Snowflake Finance team and help us scale our finance and accounting operations with our rapid growth! We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support our rapidly growing finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this unique role is responsible for a series of interesting, high visibility projects that can help Snowflake scale as we grow. 

AS A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT YOU WILL :

  • For areas of ownership such as leases and internal use software (commonly known as “capitalized software”), participate in monthly, quarterly and annual close related activities including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, fluxes for income statement and balance sheet 
  • Partner with FP&A, Workplace, and Technical Program/Engineering teams to coordinate costs and accounting treatment for large sales and marketing events  
  • Assist in the expansion of our hedging program and with the implementation of a treasury management system
  • Prepare disclosures schedules for the financial filings
  • Participate in and contribute to the financial audit process including preparation of various audit requests and inquiries
  • Prepare schedules, supporting documents, and variance analysis for management
  • Assist in helping to automate processes and process improvements 
  • Communicates issues and resolutions to management and affected areas/departments
  • Coordinates solutions to problems of moderate complexity with other departments and business units
  • Oversee other accounting staff to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, including providing improvements on the close calendar
  • Monitor work for proper internal controls and SOX requirements and recommend improvements
  • Contribute to the development of new or current accounting systems, programs, and procedures
  • Maintain desktop procedures and manuals
  • Participate in departmental projects and initiatives, working cross-functionally as needed.
  • Other assignments as required 

YOU WILL HAVE :

  • BA or BS in accounting or related discipline
  • 5+ years finance/accounting experience, audit experience a plus
  • Certified public accountant (CPA) with public accounting experience preferred
  • Experience in Workday Financials and Tango a plus
  • Have a burning curiosity to ask questions and challenge the status quo
  • Validated skills in Excel, cost analysis preferred
  • Have a natural knack of being self-motivated, lead with strong work ethic, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize priorities, and effectively handle deadlines
  • Shown ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the management team and colleagues
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, balancing monthly responsibilities and multiple projects
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, able to work cross-functionally and drive accounting led projects
  • Confirmed commitment and alignment with our Snowflake values
  • Desire to continuously learn and pick up new areas, the role will continue to evolve so solid understanding of accounting is key for success