SME - Software Cap & Technology Accounting

American Express Global Business Travel

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative accounting professional to support our technology accounting and capitalization processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards, strengthening internal controls, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• US CPA or equivalent accounting credentials is mandatory
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, with 2+ years focused on Internal-Use Software (ASC 350-40)
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to have professional discussions with project managers and finance teams while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Create high-quality, well-organized documentation that clearly articulates complex information and serves as reliable reference material for team members.
• Ability to research and apply new FASB updates, specifically ASU 2025-06, understanding of SEC regulatory frameworks and SOX compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 accounting firm background.
• Experience in technology or SaaS companies.
• Knowledge of cloud computing and hosting arrangements.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion, Blackline, NetSuite, or SAP, plus familiarity with Jira for tracking development sprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the updated software capitalization guidance under ASU 2025-06, including the transition to the new “probable-to-complete” recognition model and methodology-neutral approach.
• Review and assess software development projects to determine capitalization eligibility, with a focus on identifying projects involving significant uncertainty, novel technologies, or unproven solutions.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to document project approvals, funding commitments, and authorization milestones required for capitalization.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses by establishing capitalization policies, amortization schedules, and SOX controls for development-related costs.
• Perform annual impairment assessments of technology assets, ensuring useful lives and valuations reflect current technological and market conditions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accounting memoranda for significant technology-related contracts, including leases, licenses, SaaS agreements, and other digital services.
• Monitor new accounting standards and regulatory updates from FASB and other standard-setting bodies, and assess their impact on existing policies, disclosures, and business processes.
• Manage monthly operational accounting activities, including period-end close, financial reporting, Blackline reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager and broader accounting team on special projects, including quarterly management reporting, SOX documentation, and other ad-hoc initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do.
• Health and welfare insurance plans
• Retirement programs
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• Connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees