Senior Accountant, Instacart

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically strong accounting professional with expertise in consolidations, intercompany accounting, internal reporting and chart of accounts management to support the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements and provide critical insights to senior leadership
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on consolidations, intercompany accounting, internal financial reporting, foreign currency and chart of accounts management
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and specific experience in consolidation accounting, intercompany eliminations, financial statement preparation and internal reporting
• Experience with multinational organizations, including managing global consolidation processes and reporting across diverse business units and regions
• Strong technical skills in accounting, financial analysis and internal reporting processes
• Experience with chart of accounts management, including maintaining consistency and integrity across the organization’s reporting structure
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Experience with financial statement audits and coordination with external auditors

Desirable

• This role reports to the Director of Financial Accounting within the CAO organization
• As part of a dynamic and growing finance organization, the Senior Accountant of Consolidations & Reporting will play a key role in the company’s global consolidation process, internal financial reporting and chart of accounts management
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements for the organization, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Supervise the reconciliation of intercompany balances, eliminations and adjustments as part of the consolidation process
• Prepare, review and distribute internal financial reports, including management reports and detailed analysis of consolidated financial results to support decision-making by senior leadership
• Maintain and manage the company’s chart of accounts structure to ensure alignment with business needs and accounting standards, facilitating accurate and efficient consolidation and reporting processes
• Review and record monthly consolidation entries, including the elimination of intercompany transactions, ensuring proper treatment of acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including supporting schedules, disclosures and management reports
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve the efficiency of the consolidation process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits, ensuring proper accounting for consolidation and reporting
• Partner with tax, treasury, strategic finance and other departments to ensure accurate data flow and proper alignment of financial information in internal reports and the consolidation process
• Contribute to the development and updates of accounting policies and procedures related to consolidations, chart of accounts management and internal reporting to ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and business practices
• Oversee the accounting for foreign currency transactions and translations, including the application of proper exchange rates and ensure accurate reporting of foreign subsidiaries and financial results in accordance with US GAAP