Senior Accountant

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A little about you:
The Senior Accountant will be part of the Consolidations team ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements for all Yahoo entities. The team is responsible for monthly consolidation of global entities by business segments as well as balance sheet integrity, blackline administration, and special ad-hoc projects, including ERP implementation. The ideal candidate would have excellent accounting skills, communicate effectively and efficiently with various stakeholders, and have the ability to succeed on special projects.
Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close process and procedures, which includes consolidating financial results for entities across the globe
• Prepare consolidated and segment financial statements
• Construct month-end and quarter-end reporting for management teams
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual controls to ensure compliance with SOX
• Support external/internal audit
• Identify process improvements, leverage systems and ensure efficient processes
• Investigates and resolves any accounting issues within the area of responsibility
• Analyze foreign currency transactions, often working cross functionally with other accounting teams
• Manage and participate in special projects, including ERP implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3+ years of Big 4 or public accounting experience OR 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA certification required
• Demonstrated strong accounting skills and a comprehensive understanding of GAAP accounting
• Analytical and highly organized individual who displays initiative and can work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge required including pivot table, vlookup, and other similar functions
• Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently
• Must be able to multitask and handle high volume in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player
• Oracle Financials, Hyperion Essbase and BlackLine experience a plus

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US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
If hired for this position in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $77,250.00 - $128,750.00. The compensation may vary depending on your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include additional incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, plus equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, retirement, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act.
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