Senior Accountant

Company DescriptionIt all started in sunny San Diego California in 2004 when a visionary engineer Fred Luddy saw the potential to transform how we work Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8 100 customers including 85 of the Fortune 500xc2xae Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people systems and processes to empower organizations to find smarter faster and better ways to work But this is just the beginning of our journey Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our Capital and infrastructure Accounting team This role is responsible for Lease and Fixed Assets Accounting ensuring compliance with US GAAP ASC 842 ASC 360 and supporting financial reporting audits and process improvements What we are looking for An energetic and ambitious CA CPA CMA with 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance who aims to build a career in Corporate Accounting You will have the opportunity to learn alongside best-in-class professionals in a role that will grow as you develop and are able to take on increased responsibility Excellent task prioritization and organizational skills are a must as is the ability to cope with complexity in a fast-paced environment What you get to do in this role Lease Accounting Role Maintain and manage the lease portfolio across real estate equipment and other leased assets Ensure proper classification of leases Operating vs Finance and accurate financial reporting under ASC 842 Record monthly lease amortization right-of-use ROU asset adjustments and interest expenses Prepare and post journal entries related to lease additions modifications remeasurements and terminations Assist in reviewing and interpreting lease agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment Maintain and reconcile lease schedules for ROU assets and lease liabilities Support disclosure requirements for lease accounting in financial statements Conduct monthly quarterly and annual close processes for lease accounting Perform lease-related account reconciliations and variance analysis and ensure accuracy in reporting Assist in the preparation of financial statements footnotes and regulatory reporting related to lease assets Work with stakeholders to review lease agreements and assess financial impacts Fixed Asset Accounting Role Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure timely capitalization depreciation and disposal Review and analyze capital project costs ensuring proper accounting treatment per US GAAP ASC 360 internal policy Perform monthly capital expenditure CapEx reconciliation and reporting Partner with business FP A to ensure correct capitalization of costs and adherence to accounting policies Support month-end and quarter-end close processes for fixed assets Prepare journal entries reconciliations and variance analysis for fixed assets accounting Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to fixed assets Ensure compliance with SOX controls company policies and US GAAP Support external and internal audits providing necessary documentation and closing the audit in a timely manner Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in fixed asset and lease accounting QualificationsTo be successful in this role you have Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes decision-making or problem-solving This may include using AI-powered tools automating workflows analyzing AI-driven insights or exploring AI s potential impact on the function or industry 5 years of accounting experience preferably in an accounting center of excellence for a US MNC managing close for EMEA APAC region CA CPA CMA and bachelor s degree in accounting or finance is required Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others Ability to multi-task work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with accuracy Ability to work effectively across time zones geographies with key stakeholders Experience working in a matrix organization would be an advantage A working knowledge of SAP is a must Strong attention to detail Ability to question execute and proactively follow up Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with accuracy Proficiency with MS Office especially Excel Not sure if you meet every qualification We still encourage you to apply We value inclusivity welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds including non-traditional paths Unique experiences enrich our team and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate Additional InformationWork PersonasWe approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust Work personas flexible remote or required in office are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work Equal Opportunity EmployerServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by law In addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements AccommodationsWe strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply please contact for assistance Export Control RegulationsFor positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities From Fortune xc2xa92024 Fortune Media IP Limited All rights reserved Used under license