Description
Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences–big and small, new and familiar–that make for a full, fun and rewarding life.
Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships resulting in strong, vibrant communities. With employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. Our culture encourages employees to embrace change, adapt to new circumstances, and find creative solutions to the challenges we face. Does that sound like a great way to grow your career? Let’s get into the details.
At Groupon, Accounting isn’t your typical month-end close type of department. While the heart of our day-to-day work is providing financial information to the business, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. We’re building out financial systems to support every new business line and product, so our Accountants get a granular view and understanding of how a business is crafted from the ground up. The knowledge to gain is vast, as is the potential of our organization to continue growing.
As Senior Accountant you’ll spend time on the following:
▪ Preparation of statutory Trial Balances for a number of international entities, including the
adjustments required to go from US GAAP to Statutory TB, to ensure prepared in accordance
with IFRS and/or relevant local GAAP
▪ Support the audit of various international financial statements to facilitate completion of audit
procedures in a timely and efficient manner, including liaison with local external audit teams
and other internal teams responsible for providing audit support.
▪ Preparation and review of international financial surveys
▪ Business partnering – Legal/Tax/VAT/Technical accounting for the variety of cross functional
projects
▪ Ensure proper documentation of all reconciliations for internal & external audits
▪ Liaise effectively other accounting teams and other stakeholders including tax, treasury, legal,
finance, internal audit, HR and corporate accounting
▪ Ensure SOX compliance and standardization of key accounting processes.
▪ Complete investigations and data analysis as requested by manager
▪ Relentless focus on timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting, process improvement and automation
We’re excited about you if you have:
●Bachelor or equivalent degree in Finance/Accounting
●Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate environment
●Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills
●Strong Excel skills. NetSuite knowledge is a plus
●Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
●Enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to grow.
●B2+ level of English (proficient in written and spoken English)
Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here for the latest Groupon news. Plus, be sure to check out the values that shape our culture, guide our strategy and make our company a great place to work. And just don’t take our word for it. Hear from real Groupon team members, learn more about our inclusive employee groups, and check out our benefits. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and let’s see where this takes us.
Groupon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications for employment, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment are based upon the ability to perform the job. Equal-employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, military discharge status (excluding dishonorable discharge), veteran status, citizenship status, or other legally protected status. We are all responsible for maintaining this policy. Groupon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at hraccommodations at groupon.com. If you have concerns related to Groupon’s equal employment opportunities, you may contact Groupon’s Ethics Reporting Service Ethicspoint.
