Accountant

Role Overview:

Are you looking for an Accounting role where you can grow your professional skill set while also having a direct impact on the Accounting team? This is a dynamic team with a wide variety of work. Your ability to learn the business and the accounting process while also recommending process improvements will be key to your success.

The Accountant position plays a critical role supporting our team's strategy, growth, and innovation. You’ll work in a fast-paced and supportive environment while collaborating with the Accounting team and Operations (FP&A, Tax, IT, Compliance, etc.). You’ll own many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on fixed asset accounting, month end and quarter end close activities, and balance sheet account reconciliations. This role will be primarily responsible for overseeing and reconciling fixed and various other intangible assets. There will also be additional OPEX accrual responsibilities during period end close, including marketing and various professional services.

This is a Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis, typically 4 – 10 days per month. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to this location and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the Role:
•    Daily monitoring of and responding to inquiries from the global fixed asset email inbox
•    Fixed asset maintenance, including but not limited to additions, disposals, impairments, and useful life modifications
•    Review and approve any purchase requisitions for fixed assets, construction-in-progress, and cloud computing arrangement projects
•    Prepare journal entries related to fixed assets, cloud computing arrangements, and other various month-end OPEX accruals (IT, Accounting, Marketing, etc.)
•    Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, IT, Payments, etc.) to research and promptly resolve discrepancies
•    Compile monthly/quarterly receivable reports and analytics
•    Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and management reporting
•    Assist internal and external Auditors in testing controls, conducting walkthroughs, and implementing improvements in the control environment
•    Participate in special projects and complete ad hoc tasks and research

About You:
•    2 years (we’d love more!) of Public Accounting or Corporate Accounting required
•    BA/BS/BBA degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. CPA desired
•    Experience with fixed asset or OPEX accounting is a plus but not required
•    Advanced Excel knowledge; can manipulate substantial amounts of data, pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas
•    ERP experience preference: Workday
•    Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines
•    High level of integrity; demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
•    Solid interpersonal skills; can build effective relationships across cross-functional teams
•    Self-motivated, thrive in fast-paced environments, and open to change in the workplace
•    Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude who excels at prioritizing to meet deadlines
•    Eye for process improvement; you want to make the accounting process smoother and more streamlined
•    Proactive problem-solver with strong tolerance for ambiguity and preference for operating independently

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.