General Accountant, Technical Accounting Track - USDS

Team Info:
The Accounting and Reporting function owns the general ledger accounting and oversees the month to end closing procedures. They work across various accounting revenue projects, providing technical support and ensuring all statutory requirements are compliant, including preparation of financial statements and liaison with external auditors.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities:
-Collaborate closely with business teams (Sales, Product, R&D, Legal, Operations, Tax etc.) to evaluate
business scenarios and propose appropriate accounting treatments in downstream systems.
-Analyze complex business transactions and provide accounting treatment evaluation in compliance with local and international accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS).
-Document technical accounting issues, especially related to revenue recognition (TikTok
Shop; TikTok Music Stores, Cloud Warehouse etc).
-Assist Month End Closing processes for US, UK and AU entities, ensuring compliance with regional
requirements and coordination with local teams.
-Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual external audits.
-Work with the USDS Accounting Lead on cross-functional special projects, including accounting policy
updates, system improvements, and internal control enhancements.
-Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, translating accounting
implications into business-friendly language.