Accountant
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Job Description
Accountant managing accounting activities for Akamai's global operations. Responsible for month-end reporting, reconciliations, and audit support within Cambridge office.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing accounting activities and preparing month-end journal entries to accurately reflect business operations
- Preparing Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations to ensure account balances are accurate and complete
- Reviewing OPEX & COGS activities and preparing monthly expense variance analysis
- Assisting with preparing Balance Sheet & P&L flux analysis for monthly CFO close meetings
- Assisting in quarterly and annual audits as required
Requirements:
- Have a degree in Accounting or Auditing or related field
- Have experience in General Ledger accounting and reporting or audit area
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.)
- Possess analytical skills, attention to detail and willingness to solve problems when identified
- Have an established US GAAP knowledge
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
- Have the ability to prioritize workloads with a high level of accuracy in an ever-changing environment
- Be a good team player, collaborate with people from across the business
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- 401K savings plan
- Company holidays
- Vacation (in the form of PTO)
- Sick time
- Family friendly benefits including parental leave
- Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
















