Block Hiring for International Accountant Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The International Accountant will be a key addition to the finance organization as Block grows around the world. This position is based at our Dublin office in Ireland, with the option to work remotely. The successful candidate provides accounting and financial oversight for a number of Block’s European subsidiaries, and is primarily responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the financial records and ensures that financial close and reporting processes are consistent with Corporate requirements. This candidate will assist with: the month-end close process, various monthly/annual reports, audit support for statutory and compliance audits, reconciliations and research, analysis of financial data, support of operational processes, and ad hoc projects as necessary. The ideal candidate will have three to five years’ experience and be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented.

• Own specific accounting processes for a number of Block’s European subsidiaries
• Prepare journal entries, month end account reconciliations and flux analysis
• Provide updates and analyses for the entities under your responsibility during close meetings
• Assist with international statutory audits and tax returns and facilitate requests and inquiries from external auditors
• Assist in quarterly and annual US auditor reviews with regards to international accounts, support and reconciliations
• Work closely with Accounting, Finance & Strategy, Tax , Counsel and Treasury (internal Block teams) to ensure day-to-day international operational needs are met
• Drive initiatives for global process alignment across international entities and implement enhancements and improvements as needed
• Implement processes and document controls to ensure SOX compliant internal control environment
• Perform other duties and ad hoc requests as needed

• Qualified accountant with at least 2 years of post qualification accounting experience
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with global entity structures and multi-currency environment
• Strong excel skills and experience with major ERP systems (Oracle/Hyperion preferred).
• Ability to analyze financial statements/schedules and write commentary to explain results/variances in a concise, clear manner
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting research

Additional Information

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Perks

We want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD54566975, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD54566975 is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.