Senior Technical Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
About The Role
The Senior Technical Accountant serves as a key advisor within Uber's global accounting organization, providing expertise on complex and nonrecurring accounting matters. The role involves researching and interpreting accounting literature, developing technical accounting memos, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of Uber's accounting policies and high-quality financial reporting.
The Senior Technical Accountant serves as a key advisor within Uber's global accounting organization, providing expertise on complex and nonrecurring accounting matters. The role involves researching and interpreting accounting literature, developing technical accounting memos, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of Uber's accounting policies and high-quality financial reporting.
What You'll Do- Lead the accounting analysis and documentation for complex, non-recurring transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and strategic investments
- Advise cross-functional partners such as Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Fin Tech on accounting implications of business decisions and policy applications
- Research and interpret U.S. GAAP to develop and present clear accounting positions to senior management and external auditors
- Own technical accounting work streams for M&A integrations, including policy alignment, purchase accounting, and opening balance procedures
- Support preparation of SEC filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q), ensuring accurate disclosures for significant transactions
- Oversee journal entries and financial statement impacts of complex accounting areas (e.g. share-based compensation, leases, investments, etc.)
- Drive audit readiness by preparing high-quality supporting documentation and coordinating with external auditors
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear recommendations
- Experience researching and applying FASB ASC guidance and evaluating Big 4 firm interpretations
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience coordinating with valuation specialists and supporting M&A or other nonrecurring transactions
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- CPA, progress toward CPA, or international equivalent
For San Francisco, CA-based roles:
The base salary range for this role is USD $122,000 per year - USD $135,500 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link
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