Accountant applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 4.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Montreal, QC) in Mar 2023
Interview
Phone interview with HR department. They are interested in your teck background more than your actual accounting skills. You really have to be somewhat knowleagble in the IT industry. They said they will contact me for another interview with their finance department.
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Question 1
Do you use Google in your daily life? which product do you use more often.
I went through a phone screen and four formal rounds, interviewing with the hiring manager as well as several cross-functional stakeholders. On the technical side, the accounting questions were pretty manageable. However, the leadership questions felt a bit tricky, and it wasn't entirely clear what specific experiences the interviewer was looking for. I ended up receiving an offer, but because they downleveled the position, I decided to decline
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Question 1
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision your boss made. How did you handle it?
A well-structured and intellectually challenging interview process that focuses on problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear communication. Interviewers are professional and approachable, creating a respectful atmosphere while assessing strong alignment with Google’s culture and real-world role expectations.
Was similar to other interviews I've had with other organizations. Standard tell me about yourself, which lead to questions about my background. Interviews were scheduled timely and I heard back quickly after the process
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Question 1
To describe how familiar I was with financial statements