Finance
General Accountant, Technical Accounting Track - USDS
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A215354
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a tech or multinational environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP), with hands-on experience in
revenue recognition.
- Prior experience in UK and Australian accounting is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to explain complex accounting issues to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — must be proactive, clear, and collaborative.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of TMT industry practices of reporting process.
- CPA or equivalent certification is a strong plus.
- Self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $168889 annually.
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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
