senior accountant, Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations supports the consolidations and external reporting cycle for Starbucks’ complex global organization. The role owns assigned accounting and reporting areas, works across teams to resolve accounting matters, and helps deliver accurate, timely financial information supported by effective internal controls. The position also supports the company’s guiding principles while advancing work on a highly collaborative team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three or more years of relevant experience in accounting, consolidations, and/or financial reporting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
Ability to execute processes effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong internal controls.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Public accounting experience.
CPA.
Experience supporting close, intercompany accounting, and consolidation processes across legal entities or business units.
Experience preparing financial statements or supporting SEC, statutory, or other regulatory reporting.
Experience with ERP, business intelligence, consolidation, or reporting systems; examples include Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, and Workiva.
Experience using automation and AI tools, such as Copilot and CoWork, to improve the efficiency and quality of accounting and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end and quarter-end close and consolidation activities, financial analysis, and account reconciliations.
Investigate intercompany variances and ensure assigned accounting records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
Prepare assigned components of quarterly and annual financial statements and related deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Coordinate with international accounting teams and external service providers to prepare and review statutory financial statements, supporting schedules, audit requests, and regulatory reporting for international legal entities.
Provide timely responses to auditors.
Research and advise on accounting and reporting impacts of new or proposed transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, legal entity ownership changes, stock-based compensation allocations, and dividends.
Maintain and improve accounting and reporting systems, processes, and internal controls, and recommend practical solutions to increase quality and efficiency.
Collaborate with accounting teams, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, and external service providers to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
Share knowledge, support cross-training, and help coordinate team priorities and special projects.
Drive processes forward as part of a collaborative team and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.