Senior Accountant Jobs

Responsibilities
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
Team Introduction
The AMS global accounting team is part of the Accounting, Reporting and Central FP&A team. Our team covers the general accounting functions in the US, Canada and LATAM. We are the owners of GL accounting and oversee the month end closing process. We work across various accounting projects and provide technical support. We also support the year end reporting and audit inquiries as required.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly driven Staff/Senior Accountant who will be responsible for general accounting function across the Americas region. In this role, the ideal candidate will collaborate with global teammates and cross-functional teams, assist with monthly closings and account analysis. In addition, this position will assist the regional accounting manager with end-to-end operational processes.
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requests, and aid in the research and analysis of audit issues raised.
• Partner with the global accounting/reporting teams to operationalize the accounting relating to complex transactions.
• Assist in the daily activities of accounting and financial operations.
• Partner with the local accounting firms to finish local bookkeeping of American entities.
• Research accounting implications (in collaboration with Bytedance’s accounting headquarter team in Beijing) from changes in the business, stay up-to-date on changes in industry trends and use the information to inform internal decisions.
• Perform month-end close procedures and prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Work closely with reporting/tax teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. GAAP, IFRS and internal policies through effective communications and globally coordinated execution. Also, able to translate/apply GAAP/international policies to operationalize complex accounting issues, including assessing the design and/or effectiveness of internal controls.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting standards, and assess operational implications for any relevant changes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Analytical experience, including experience in Excel
• Experience in optimizing or re-designing existing processes resulting from business needs
• 3+ years of financial statements auditing, financial accounting or similar experience
• Experience working with business partners and engineers to effect changes
• Experience with Oracle Financials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Financial reporting (US GAAP & IFRS), basic knowledge of tax provision
• CPA license
• Familiarity with US GAAP and the FASB codification
• Applicable in-house TMT industry experience

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $68000 - $150000 annually.
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Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
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At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
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We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
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Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
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We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.