Meta

General Ledger Accountant

Meta Menlo Park, CA

Facebook is seeking a dynamic individual contributor to fill the position of General Ledger Accountant. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the intercompany accounting of Facebook’s global business and will be developing and enhancing the financial systems supporting a fast-growing global presence. In this role, you will work closely with a large team of cross-functional business partners, engineers, and the broader finance team to develop scalable accounting and operation solutions for month end close activities. As a self-starter who works with limited direction, you will take full ownership of your areas of responsibility. You excel in problem solving, leading automation projects, recommending sound solutions, and analyzing and understanding complex data. You combine business acumen and technical accounting knowledge to provide sound advice to your business partners.

General Ledger Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Finance, Operations and Business Development teams to understand business models, and provide accounting support for Intercompany transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls for financial reporting and internal policies.
  • Document and improve the SAB99 positions and process on significant accounting arrangements and unadjusted entries.
  • Assist in development of accounting policies and operations for new accounting initiatives and business processes.
  • Assist with month-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and other duties as necessary.
  • Fulfill internal and external audit requests.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly flux analysis packages to management

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
  • 4 years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
  • Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in fast-paced collaborative environments while demonstrating excellent communication skills
  • Experience demonstrating high-level of autonomy in environments which require high attention to detail
  • Experience partnering with Operations Business Partners and Financial Planning teams
  • Big 4 public accounting experience

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$113,000/year to $165,000/year bonus equity benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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