Job Information
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Accountant in REDWOOD CITY, California
Why Join Us? As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers' real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base. Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and recognized as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us. Check Point is looking for a motivated Accountant to help shape the future of the department by building scalable and reliable accounting processes. You will have the opportunity to be part of the company's growth while further developing your skills in areas such as accounting, auditing, cash management, taxes, and controls. The ideal candidate is an experienced self-starter who is detail-oriented with a passion for quality management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to transform processes and drive results, we want to talk to you. Key Responsibilities * Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, fixed asset capitalization, and balance sheet account reconciliations for multiple divisions. * Streamline the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, including cash management, expense management, payroll, internal controls, and record-keeping. * Assist in financial audits. * Serve as the backup for filing multi-state sales and use taxes, property tax, and other statutory requirements. * Maintain overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. * Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and GAAP. * Continuously seek opportunities for standardization and automation. * Perform ad hoc accounting or finance projects and analysis as assigned. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA is preferred * Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment * Knowledge in SAP and Vertex is preferred * Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future EOE M/F/Veterans/Disabled