F5 Sr Accountant - Accounting Systems 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

836747810

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Oracle eBusiness Suite (eBS) with a well-rounded understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), a strong accounting acumen, and a track record in process improvement through automation. The role will have an opportunity to work closely throughout F5’s global accounting teams to provide functional expertise in designing and building automation workflows that enhance our day-to-day and strengthen our control environment. Additionally, the role will carry recurring GL Accounting responsibilities over royalty payments and intercompany transactions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and prepare end-to-end accounting for royalties, ensuring proper contract interpretation, reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Collaborate with IT and business teams to automate and streamline the calculation, processing, and reporting of royalty payments.
• Manage and prepare corporate intercompany accounting and related intercompany invoicing between group subsidiaries. Ensure timely consolidated reporting through the recording and elimination of intercompany transactions. Collaborate with IT and international teams to automate and streamline the calculation, processing, and reporting of royalty payments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations to support the completeness and accuracy of applicable balance sheet accounts.
• Work with Users, IT and internal and external audit to identify areas for process and/or system improvement and recommend solutions.
• Leverage automation solutions (Alteryx, UiPath, etc.) to design and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline and modernize our accountingenvironment.
• Ensure strong IT General Controls (ITGC) for all systems, including user access management, system changes, data integrity, and compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements.
• Assist in accounting system administration and maintenance responsibilities in Oracle eBS, Coupa, and Blackline.
• Prepare audit deliverables on a timely basis and participate in process walkthroughs with both internal and external auditors with the ability to clearly communicate process risks and controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Oracle eBS experience with the following modules is a requirement: GL, AP, Purchasing, FA, AR, OM and Inventory. FSG, Security Rules and Cross Validation Rules preferred.
• Expertise in process automation tools using Alteryx, UiPath, or like solutions strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Coupa Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Blackline Account Reconciliation
• Strong skills in Excel/Microsoft Office required.
• High attention to detail and analytical and quantitative skills; good judgment showing logic-based decision-making, and a hands-on approach with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proficient written and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively across multi-department teams, domestically and globally.
• Drive tasks from start to finish with efficiency.
• Effective collaboration skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Flexible and open to new ideas and processes.
• Sound judgment and problem solving; knowing when to bring situations to the attention of management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proven experience with IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX compliance, and financial audits.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate enterprise is preferable
• Candidate with a CPA is preferred, but not required

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $99,200.00 - $148,800.00