About the role

  • Accounting professional supporting technology accounting and capitalization processes at Amex GBT. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhancing internal controls in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the updated software capitalization guidance under ASU 2025-06
  • Review and assess software development projects to determine capitalization eligibility
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to document project approvals
  • Support the integration of acquired businesses by establishing capitalization policies
  • Perform annual impairment assessments of technology assets
  • Prepare, review, and maintain accounting memoranda for significant technology-related contracts
  • Monitor new accounting standards and regulatory updates from FASB
  • Manage monthly operational accounting activities
  • Provide support for internal and external audits
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager and broader accounting team on special projects

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
  • Create high-quality, well-organized documentation
  • Ability to research and apply new FASB updates, understanding of SEC regulatory frameworks and SOX compliance requirements
  • 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

Benefits

  • Health and welfare insurance plans
  • Retirement programs
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family
  • Travel perks including deals from major travel providers
  • Access to over 20,000 courses on learning platform
  • Leadership courses
  • New job openings available to internal candidates first

Job title

SME – Software Capital & Technology Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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