at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Yahoo is a global media and tech company that reaches hundreds of millions of people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
The Accounting Manager will be part of the Global Accounting & Reporting team which helps ensure the accuracy of accounting for all Yahoo entities. The ideal candidate would have experience with a variety of accounting functions. This role requires the candidate to have exceptional technical skills and to be experienced in strategic and analytical thinking with a firm emphasis on attention to detail. You will need to have the ability to communicate your work clearly with various groups and staff/management of all levels.
Your Day
- Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned
- Prepare monthly variance analysis for month-end close meetings, both P&L and balance sheet analysis
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
- Ensure 100% controllership integrity
- Ensure finance policies and guidelines are met satisfactorily during review/audit periods
- Assist in driving finance/controllership change initiatives through process improvements to gain efficiencies as needed
- Support Accounting Managers with Ad hoc reporting and special projects as required
You Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience
- Highly organized individual who can work independently as well as with cross functional groups
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills required
- Strong verbal and written skills along with good interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, primarily Excel including pivots, vlookups and similar functions
- Able to manage high volumes of transactions timely and accurately
- Public accounting/auditing experience a plus
- Oracle Financials experience a plus
Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.
The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus...
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