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.

Block is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Accountant. This position, reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, will be primarily responsible for preparing and helping coordinate all aspects related to the quarterly and annual financial reporting process. This position can be based in any US Block office or be full-time remote from any US state with the exception of Alaska.

You Will:

• Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and tie-outs for 10-Q and 10-K's following U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, including preparation of the US GAAP disclosure checklist

• Provide support to investor relations in the preparation and tie out of the Company’s earnings release materials and other requested items

• Assist with the monthly accounting close and consolidation process

• Support other SEC filings including the Proxy statement and 8-K’s 

• Perform SOX controls related to financial reporting and monthly consolidation

• Help coordinate with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal and corporate technology to help ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement disclosures

• Work with our auditors on SEC disclosure questions and reporting 

• Research and draft required GAAP and SEC disclosures

You Have: 

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a public company or Big 4 public accounting

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor's degree

• CPA or progression toward preferred

• Familiarity with Oracle, Blackline, Hyperion/Essbase, FCCS, and Workiva

• Familiarity with SEC Reg. S-X and S-K rules

• Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards

• Familiarity with SOX 404 internal control assessment and risk assessment

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $106,600 - USD $159,800
Zone B: USD $99,100 - USD $148,700
Zone C: USD $90,600 - USD $136,000
Zone D: USD $80,000 - USD $120,000

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

US and Canada EEOC Statement

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, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other 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.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, 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. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.