GL Accounting Manager in Topeka, Kansas

Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

Required Skills:

GL Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

1. Overall responsibility for multiple areas of accounting including assisting with month-end financial close process, preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet and profit and loss variance analysis

2. drive efficiencies in the financial close and pursue process improvements

3. collaborate with cross functional teams to identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes

4. document processes and policies while collaborating with the internal audit team to identify risks and define mitigating procedures

5. provide support for external financial statement and regulatory compliance audits.

6. Lead/participate in accounting projects of medium to high level of complexity.

7. Responsible for system improvements at a tactical level, with focus on systems that directly impact role.

8. Identify risks and control gaps and drive control implementation to minimize risks.

9. Determine project goals, milestones and timelines and share periodical read out of findings and status with stakeholders.

10. Identify, research, and conclude on accounting issues related to the areas owned (classes of transactions at medium to high complexity).

11. Identify accounting issues potentially affecting other team members.

12. Independently complete accounting memo or policy of any new classes of transactions at medium to high level of complexity, partnering with technical accounting, with minimal oversight and review notes.

13. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

14. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related field. Foreign equivalent accepted. Experience must include 24 months involving the following:

15. General Ledger with a public company

16. US Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles

17. Financial analysis, identifying incongruities and anomalies in balances

18. Completing month-end and quarter-end accounting close

19. Financial reporting for stakeholders

20. Assisting company through third-party financial audits

21. Collaborating cross-functionally with business partners to support the business

22. Developing and streamlining accounting processes

23. ASC 606

24. Gaming, Entertainment or Tech industry experience and

25. Contract and TOS review for accounting implications

Public Compensation:

$173,408/year to $190,080/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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