Junior Accountant - Remote (Fixed-Term)

Do you want to enhance your corporate finance experience with a cutting-edge technology company?

Are you exciting about joining team of professionals managing accounting activities of Akamai entities around the world?

Join our Property Accounting Team!

The Property Accounting Team is a Global Team responsible for three big accounting areas: Fixed Assets, Lease and COGS Accounting. The team is responsible for month-end closing process, accurate and timely data entry, lease related accounting accordingly to ASC 842 including new rent agreements analysis, maintains Fixed Assets registers as well as ensures balance sheet accounts accuracy and completeness.

Partner with the best

By collaborating with other Akamai Organizations including divisional finance and FP&A, the Property Team gains an in-depth knowledge of the Akamai Business. We use our knowledge and experience in many interesting accounting cases that we analyze every day. For our team the key aspect is to grow with team spirit and working in friendly atmosphere.

As an Accountant Associate, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing month-end and year-end activities within Property Accounting area (accruals, JE creation, BvA analysis)
• Entering data within Property Accounting area in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensuring balance sheet accounts accuracy and completeness (including preparation/review of balance sheet reconciliations)
• Collaborating with other Akamai departments as part of data collection and validation activities
• Reviewing Lease Agreements and ensuring proper accounting treatment under US GAAP

• This is 18-month fixed-term contract

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate good analytical skills and be able to draw clear and relevant conclusions
• Possess proficiency in Excel and speak, write and read English language fluently
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of general ledger accounting
• Be motivated to learn and demonstrate a proactive approach
• Be cooperative, communicative, and able to work in virtual and fast-changing environment

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! By the end of your assignment, you will gain a network of encouraging colleagues ready to support you in your studies and beyond.

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