Title Associate Accountant

Build the future of data by joining the Snowflake team as an Associate Accountant within the Accounting and Finance Organization. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Your diverse skill set should encompass versatility, analytical prowess, motivation, creativity, intellectual curiosity, strong communication abilities, and collaborative spirit. Handling areas such as Cash and Bank, Prepaid, PO and non-PO based accruals, Fixed Assets, and Intangible, projects accounting will be integral to your responsibilities. Success in this position hinges on a comprehensive grasp of general accounting principles for the aforementioned areas, along with familiarity with a global ERP system for enhanced effectiveness. Your primary duties will involve project accounting for acquired entities, recording accruals, reviewing purchase requisitions and invoices, prepaid amortization, net down of prepaid, review of prepaid items for proper classification, accounting for Fixed Assets, and executing the month-end and quarter-end close processes. Monthly reconciliations and audit support are also crucial aspects of this role, necessitating the maintenance of robust internal controls and adherence to US GAAP compliance standards. Additionally, you will engage in ad-hoc projects aimed at streamlining and updating processes and reporting mechanisms. Responsibilities will center around the following key areas: - **Project Accounting:** Oversee end-to-end accounting for various projects. - **Prepaid:** Review Opex and prepaid lines capitalization classification, prepare journal entries for amortization, correction, and classification of prepaid items, identify transactions qualifying as prepaid expenses, book monthly/Quarterly prepaid net down and LT/ST reclass entries, and maintain schedules for prepaid expenses. - **Accruals:** Execute PO and Non-PO accrual booking during close, conduct reconciliations and flux analysis for accruals. - **Cash Accounting:** Record cash and bank activity. - **Month Close:** Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for all relevant accounts, manage reconciliation tools, track open items, provide support for audits, and collaborate on process improvements and documentation. Requirements for this role include a Bachelor / Master of Commerce, or Accounting Technician (ICAI) or Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), CA Inter, CA/CPA/CMA qualification. Candidates with 3 - 6 years of experience in a multinational company or CA with 0 to 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply, especially those with prior exposure to Information Technology companies. Flexibility to work shifts overlapping with US time zones during critical periods is essential. Proficiency in Workday ERP, reconciliation tools, MS Office, particularly Excel, is advantageous. A proactive problem-solving mindset, strong English communication skills, adaptability to organizational changes, ability to meet deadlines, and a team-oriented approach are highly valued traits in potential applicants.,