JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION 

Starbucks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated accountant II to join the Global Lease Accounting team. The Global Lease Accounting team performs the accounting for all leases in North America and all asset retirement obligations globally, owns our new global lease accounting system and accounting policies, and provides training and assistance to our international accounting teams. The team will also complete the global effort to transition to the new U.S. lease accounting standard. This position is integral to Starbucks success by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of moderately complex accounting functions, supporting key internal controls, maintaining one or a combination of accounting, budget or cost systems and preparing financial reports and analyses. 

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and quarter-end P&L analytics for occupancy to support month end reporting and SEC filings, including quarterly earnings release.
• Become an expert in Starbucks lease accounting and reporting systems to support regular reporting deliverables and other ad hoc requests.
• Assist with answering questions that come into the lease accounting email inbox.
• Train partners outside of immediate team on basic lease accounting related topics.
• Continuously drive process improvements within the team and support cross functional initiatives. 
• Provide coaching and training to less experienced team members.
• Perform other duties that may be requested by management.

Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles and values.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Sets up and maintains accounting records.  Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations that are accurate and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting principles.  
• Produces financial statements and other reports and reviews for accuracy.  Prepares accurate and timely financial reports for assigned business unit(s) or department(s) to support company accounting, reporting and corecasting cycles.  Performs trend analysis.
• Assists in maintaining various systems and processes in area of responsibility.  Creates and maintains documentation on processes and procedures while providing ongoing process improvements recommendations.
• Supports forecasting and budget development processes as needed.  Researches and responds to questions from customers.
• Effectively produces ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business operational, financial and strategic decisions.
• Highlights issues and may recommend alternative courses of action basedupon results of analysis.
• Participates in and provides support to cross-functional teams.  Conducts analyses as needed to support project objectives. Participates in other projects and assignments as needed to support the goals of the department.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in accounting at a professional level, including journal entries, account reconciliation, reporting and analysis or equivalent experience (2+ years) 
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience in specific area of accounting (cost accounting, financial reporting, etc.) preferred.
• Experience using an ERP system preferred.
• CPA preferred.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting focused role.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate accounting results to both accounting and non accounting customers at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively engage cross functionally at various levels of the organization.
• Understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively in a fast paced environment, while exhibiting exceptional attention to detail and continuously driving process improvements.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Displays initiative and has the ability to improve processes and document work performed.

Starbucks and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. Starbucks will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program