Summary

Duties:    

Managing month and quarter end close process and activities, including the review of journal entries; Reviewing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring that general ledger accounts are reconciled with documented resolution to reconciling items; Reviewing footnote disclosures in support of the preparation of the 10-K and 10-Q filings; Performing and reviewing actual vs actual account analyses and present finding to CAO and other senior leadership; Overseeing and optimizing Blackline, Block’s financial close management and accounting automation software; Continuously improving business processes, systems, and documentation in order to be aligned with accounting best practice and related regulation; Partnering with departments across the business to ensure proper accounting treatment of various activities; Driving change in the organization through participation in special projects and ad hoc analyses; Driving initiatives for global process alignment across all Block’s entities and implement enhancements and improvements. May telecommute. 

Requirements:       

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Corporate Accounting Manager-related occupation. 

Position requires experience in the following:

1. Managing accountants

2. Reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations

3. Ledger experience

4. ERP systems

5. Analyzing financial statements and preparing commentary to present results and explain financial accounting concepts

6. Planning and executing financial audits

7. Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or foreign equivalent designation.

Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing