Afterpay North America Accounting Manager

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

You will:

• Own and lead various North America month end close processes, working cross-functionally to ensure Global Accounting Policies and reporting timelines are adhered to; this includes reviewing/approving journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare/Review flux analysis to support month and quarter end review
• Has strong knowledge of revenue accounting, ASC 606, and US GAAP
• Support external audit requests to ensure completion of SEC filings, audit reviews and full year audits (10Q, 10K) and support processes
• Partner with the global counterparts, working closely with the global Accounting and Finance. Help determine accounting and documenting accounting policies and procedures
• Drive improvements in processes and procedures, support and participate on revenue related initiatives
• Assist in journal entry and reconciliation review for various accounts prepared by the Accounting team
• Ad hoc finance projects
• Role reports to the Sr Manager Accounting Manager and will help managed NA accountants

Qualifications

Who you are:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Accounting
• Oracle and Blackline experience a plus
• Public company and SOX experience required
• Experience with leading and developing a high performing team
• You have improved processes through cross functional partnerships
• Advance experience in MS Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $114,200 - USD $139,600
Zone B: USD $106,200 - USD $129,800
Zone C: USD $97,100 - USD $118,700
Zone D: USD $85,700 - USD $104,700

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? C