Staff Accountant II

About the Role

The Accountant II will accurately and timely analyze and process daily and monthly transactions, in preparation of updating and recording into G/L. The role will also review work from other departments to determine appropriate coding, and perform reconciliations on a variety of balance sheet and income statement accounts.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts
• Review and evaluate various balance sheet and income statement accounts to determine whether the accounts are correctly stated and initiate any changes needed in the general ledger by posting the necessary journal entries
• Prepare reconciliations on various balance sheet and income statement accounts, as assigned
• Monitor compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and company procedures
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• Search for new and improved ways of conducting financial processes
• Assist with audit requests and prepare audit workpapers, as assigned
• Serve as backup for other accounting staff as needed
• Monitor month-end closing procedures
• Review and post general journal entries prepared by other accounting staff
• Review reconciliations prepared by others

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 2 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and month-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience working with an ERP system (such as Oracle or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a financial support capacity with general ledger, month-end close, and public accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access capabilities
• Knowledge of Oracle Accounting software

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.