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Technical Accountant, Staff

qualcomm
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2026
💰 $161,800/yr($107,800/yr$161,800/yr)

About the role


Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Technical Accounting

General Summary:

The Technical Accounting group within Corporate Accounting Practices and Reporting is responsible for preparing and filing the quarterly, annual and other financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); works closely with Qualcomm’s business units and corporate functions to determine and document the proper accounting treatment of complex and/or new types of transactions; and undertakes projects such as assisting the business units and corporate functions with acquisitions, dispositions, the implementation of new accounting guidance, etc.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

**This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of technical accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting and remaining experience in technical accounting and/or external reporting position. CPA (if candidate does not yet have their CPA, we would want them to be committed to getting it).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Accounting,

  • Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

  • Experience in a high tech industry

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Organized, accurate and detail-oriented

  • Proactive and motivated to succeed

  • Aptitude for systems (e.g., WDesk, Oracle, HFM) and accounting process flows

  • Experience with application of US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

  • Knowledge of iXBRL requirements

  • Experience with SOX 404 requirements and SOX controls environment

  • Experience with digital and transformational applications and tools

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classificatio

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