senior accountant, International & Channel Development Accounting

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The International & Channel Development Accounting team supports Starbucks’ global business through accounting operational support, financial analysis, billing, royalty accounting, reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance activities. The team partners with international markets, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and improve processes for a growing, evolving business. The Senior Accountant owns complex accounting processes for Starbucks’ International & Channel Development businesses, drives accurate financial reporting, strengthens controls, and leads process improvements through automation, analytics, and technology. The role partners with global stakeholders to support business growth and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and insight through data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Experience supporting international accounting, royalty accounting, billing processes, intercompany transactions, or multinational operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and business partnering skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions and global teams.
Experience driving process improvements through automation, technology solutions, and data-driven insights.
Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, BlackLine, SAP, or similar platforms.
Experience with data analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-enabled tools such as Incorta, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience leading cross-functional projects, business initiatives, or process improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for International & Channel Development accounting areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation in accordance with Starbucks accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
Own royalty accounting and international billing processes, including calculation reviews, invoicing, reconciliations, true-up activities, collection follow-up, and financial reporting support for international licensed and channel development businesses.
Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, investigate variances, and communicate insights to business partners and leadership.
Partner with international finance teams, tax, treasury, legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business initiatives and resolve accounting matters.
Support accounting assessments for new business models, commercial arrangements, licensing programs, and strategic initiatives.
Execute and strengthen internal controls while ensuring compliance with SOX and corporate accounting policies.
Drive process improvements through data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency, reporting, scalability, and decision-making.
Develop process documentation, training materials, and best practices that support consistent execution and broader adoption of improved tools and processes across the accounting team.
Support internal and external audit activities and provide accounting research and analysis as needed.
Provide guidance and informal leadership to accounting team members while helping elevate team capabilities and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire, accrued sick time, 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.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% 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.