Senior Technical Accountant

Senior Technical Accountant Department: Finance & Accounting Team: Accounting Location: San Francisco, United States Type: Full-Time **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. **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 FinTech 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 workstreams 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 **Basic Qualifications:** - 4+ years of accounting experience - Bachelors Degree **Preferred Qualifications:** - 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 suppor