Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Job Description

Do you want to enhance your corporate finance experience with a cutting‑edge technology company? Are you excited about joining a team of accounting professionals managing the accounting activities of Akamai entities around the world? Join our GL Corporate Accounting Team! The Corporate Accounting team manages all operational and transactional accounting for the US, Costa Rica & Canada. The Accountant will be part of a five‑member team and report to a manager based in Krakow, Poland.

The team is responsible for operationalizing US‑based, Costa Rican & Canadian accounting transactions and working closely with all businesses and international accounting colleagues at Akamai.

In this position, you will build business relationships and work with stakeholders globally. The Accountant role will be based at the Akamai headquarters in Cambridge supporting the US Corporate Accounting team. You will focus on the monthly and quarterly reporting of Akamai results as well as ad hoc projects.

• Review accounting activities and prepare month‑end journal entries to accurately reflect business operations
• Prepare balance‑sheet account reconciliations to ensure account balances are accurate and complete
• Review OPEX & COGS activities and prepare monthly expense variance analysis
• Assist with preparing balance‑sheet & P&L flux analysis for monthly CFO close meetings
• Assist in quarterly and annual audits as required

• Have a degree in Accounting, Auditing or a related field
• Have experience in General Ledger accounting and reporting or audit areas
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.)
• Possess analytical skills, attention to detail and willingness to solve problems when identified
• Have an established US GAAP knowledge
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Have the ability to prioritize workloads with a high level of accuracy in an ever‑changing environment
• Be a good team player, collaborate with people from across the business

Flex Base, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, gives employees the choice to work from home, office or both (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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

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.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only, the base salary for this position ranges from $65,700 - $118,300 per year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Akamai provides industry‑leading benefits including healthcare, 401(k) savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family‑friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness;
Eligibility requirements apply.