Apptio - Accounting Manager

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IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research Software and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM where growth and innovation thrive.

Your Role and Responsibilities
You:
As a Senior Accounting Manager you will work under the direction of the Director of Revenue Accounting and Reporting and perform accounting staff and managerial functions. This position will exercise a high level of independence accountability teamwork good judgement and attention to detail. You are a strong communicator with exceptional technical strength that can provide proactive guidance. As you progress opportunities to take on additional responsibilities exist.

Us:
Our culture is Smart Experienced Motivated Direct and Fun. Our commitments to you are simple; provide rewarding project opportunities and support your career development. As a key leader of our global Accounting Team you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of areas.
What we want you to do:
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reporting.
• Support month-end close process including preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations accurately and in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support the sales commission calculation process including assisting with the calculation and payout of sales commissions.
• Assist sales operations in determining contract structure to optimize key reporting metrics.
• Create and maintain documentation on processes and procedures related to assigned areas.
• Assist the Director of Revenue Accounting on technical accounting matters for significant transactions and compliance with new accounting standards including summarizing and recommending appropriate accounting approach to management and preparing accounting memos.
• Manage compliance with our internal control process for related to assigned area including identifying areas for improvement and assisting in the design and documentation of new controls or modification of existing controls.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Experience of technical GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Minimum 3+ years’ work experience preferably in the technology sector.
• Education in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Public accounting firm experience with a Big 4 accounting firm working with a mix of private and public company clients.
• A solid understanding of the concepts of internal control design and operational effectiveness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Superior organizational process management and communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced time-management skills to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced high-growth and rapidly changing environment. We’re looking for an individual who can learn complex processes quickly and take on new tasks including leading projects while also managing recurring functions.
• Great problem solving and analytical skill to analyze information draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations.
• Must demonstrate excellent leadership skills and maintain the highest level of ethical standards.