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Senior Accountant, Accounting Systems

Uber

Uber

Accounting & Finance
Dallas, TX, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
About The Role

This position is a hybrid role (in office 50% of the time) and you must be located in or willing to relocate to Dallas.

We are looking to hire a highly motivated Senior Accountant on our Accounting Systems team focused on supporting all organization-wide data governance activities and process improvements!

You will have the opportunity to train BlackLine and Oracle users, build and facilitate process improvements in a multifaceted environment, and support a multitude of projects. You will act as a cross-functional business partner to support accounting, finance and FinTech partners, implement automation and drive improvements to optimize the month-end close. You will work in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously!

What You'll Do

  • Perform system administration and act as liaison between the accounting partners and the system support team (FinTech)
  • Collaborate with Global Business Service (third party service provider) team to automate and streamline processes
  • Train and oversee activities of Offshore teams
  • Partner closely with business partners from various departments including accounting, finance, internal audit, project management and FinTech
  • Take ownership of the accounting systems, keep up with system updates, create reports, analyze data, and escalate issues when needed
  • Lead process improvement and automation initiatives through projects including system integration, enhancement, and implementation
  • Enhance existing processes and internal controls, perform and maintain assigned internal controls
  • Support external audit activities and ongoing internal audits
  • Complete special projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed
  • Design and deliver related training to cross-functional partners

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale ERP or accounting systems (Oracle and BlackLine preferred)
  • High attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with a good business judgment
  • Strong organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Experience working within high-tech corporate environment
  • Team player, self-starter, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
  • Experience reviewing work of others, including outsourced service providers
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and public company audit requirements