Revenue Accountant - Global Services & Commerce

Revenue Accountant - Global Services & Commerce

Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your accounting and financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? As part of this group, you'll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple's growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. You'll also collaborate with Apple teams across the world to uphold our global commitment to excellence. Join us, and you'll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Description

We are seeking a Revenue Accountant to be part of the Global Services & Commerce Accounting team. You will work with GBS and cross-functional partners supporting accounting responsibilities for Services & Commerce activity (including but not limited to Gift Card, Royalties, Wallet, Payments, Commerce) on both production and projects.

Responsibilities

• Outstanding attention to detail while maintaining a global perspective, demonstrating an understanding of and ability to clearly communicate downstream risks and impact.
• Self-starter with the ability to take care of ambiguity and work independently with minimal supervision, in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to thrive in relationship building both within team and with cross functional partners.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including process documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams on projects and day to day tasks and negotiate / influence solutions.
• Curious and inquisitive personality, demonstrates professional skepticism.
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and other related accounting positions for Services & Commerce activity (including but not limited to Gift Card, Royalties, Wallet, Payments, Commerce).
• Manage and resolve exceptions that impact revenue recognition and other relevant accounting processes.
• Engage with multiple business partners as a subject matter expert. Assist them to work through complex and ad hoc accounting matters, answer questions and provide valuable feedback in both projects and regular functions.
• Participate in the close process by preparing accounting entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and other close deliverables.
• Ensure that all work is in compliance with Apple finance policies, U.S. GAAP and internal financial controls.
• Participate in quarterly balance sheet reconciliation reviews by presenting their work and explaining their process.
• Participate in projects during their entire cycle, from initial engagement to production go-live.
• Lead, plan and support the implementation of initiatives to drive process improvements in terms of quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Perform other related ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of accounting experience with capacity to take ownership of and manage complex accounting matters though demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Public accounting or large corporation experience.
• Proficient in U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) and internal financial controls.
• Advanced systems skills required especially ability to quickly learn and master different IT systems.
• ERP (i.e. SAP) systems skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA.
• Strong SAP skills.

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