Accountant

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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