Senior Accountant

The Global Revenue Operations (GRO) team is where the technology and solutions we sell are converted into financial results. With 2 Business Units and 17 Lines of Business to understand and account for, the GRO Team provides team members with the unique opportunity to gain exposure to accounting concepts spanning almost any type of software technology solution sale. If you have a proficient level of intellectual curiosity, take pride in being part of a high caliber team, and are ready to bring your skills and experience to the next level, this position may be for you!

As a Senior Accountant on the GRO team, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles associated with complex revenue arrangements. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing support to business unit operations and finance teams with their forecast and actual revenues. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for preparing reconciliations and related analysis of all accounts (revenue, def revenue) on a monthly basis, as well as assisting with defining and creating operating procedures and participating in business process improvement initiatives.

 This is a hybrid role based in our Burlington, MA office.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly activities in support of the financial close process including importing and exporting data, analyzing and explaining variances from expectations, and reconciling associated general ledger accounts.
• Assist internal customers to resolve issues/questions on orders and activities related to accounts.
• Lead efforts to continuously drive cross-functional improvements associated with processes related to accounts owned by the revenue group. Research and resolve reconciliation issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to mitigate while enhancing procedures to prevent recurrence.
• Support system improvements, IT enhancements and integration efforts.
• Work with Order Management to ensure proper set up of orders and work with Finance to discuss results of order activities.
• Prepare and input general ledger entries.
• Support external audit activities and audit preparation.
• Execute and maintain supporting documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls.
• Provide management with financial reporting information and operational support.
• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field AND 2+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field AND 1+ year(s) accounting or finance experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 5+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent. 

Accounting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $98,800 - $163,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other com