Senior Accountant at PingCAP

Job Description

Join us as we scale our business by building on our tremendous success around the world. The massive database market is going to double over the next few years (the IDC estimates it to be $119B+ by 2025) and TiDB is a global player positioned as a major disruptor with TiDB Database and Database as a Service offering. TiDB is an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics. Large and high-growth organizations in markets as varied as financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce and software as a service have successfully deployed and expanded their TiDB footprint on mission-critical applications. Our strong open-source community roots (37,000+ stars on GitHub), innovative products and inclusive culture draw passionate and dedicated people to our company. Learn more about TiDB careers and join our team to be at the forefront of innovation and growth.

Role Overview

PingCAP is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our global accounting team. This team plays a critical role in supporting the company’s worldwide growth, and we are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with both the accounting team and cross-functional partners to execute general ledger and related systems and operational processes and ensure accurate, timely close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close

Participate in the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Lead periodic accruals for major cost categories (e.g., cloud, marketing, partner referral fees, professional services, etc.), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper classification.
Support the GL&Reporting leader in maintaining the general ledger, chart of accounts, and departmental structure, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP.
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing variance analyses and clear explanations for fluctuations.
Manage intercompany transactions, including recording, reconciliation, and reporting.

Projects: Audit, Tax & Compliance

Assist with external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
Support the tax team leader in tax return preparation, compliance, and audits.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards across all reporting activities.
Participate in special projects as requested by management.

Process Improvement & Automation

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects impacting the accounting function.
Partner with procurement and business teams to oversee the procure-to-pay process, including review and approval of purchase orders, vendor bills, and expense reports.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, driving improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Promote and adopt AI technologies within the Finance function to enhance automation and insights.

Qualifications

Bilingual: Proficiency in English (primary working language) and Mandarin Chinese.
6+ years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, ideally within SaaS or technology companies.
Passionate on adopting new technology including AI tools to automate processes and improve productivity.
Experience working in a global organization across multiple time zones (currently APAC and US).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems preferred.
CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
Strong knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP principles.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and motivated to solve problems and implement solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. TiDB also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at TiDB.

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