Principal Technical Accountant

Oracle
Springfield, IL

Job Description

Description

As a Principal Technical Accountant in our growing and dynamic Technical Accounting team at Oracle, you will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through review of available contracts and agreements and collaboration with key cross-functional business partners including our US and International Accounting teams. You will leverage your experience researching relevant accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and to propose accounting and disclosure requirements for complex non-routine transactions. Your ability to communicate concisely and effectively, will inform all key stakeholders in Corporate Development, Integration, Legal, Tax and the broader Finance organization of the accounting and business implications of transactions. Written communication skills will be critical as the most common deliverable for this role will be a technical accounting memo. Verbal communication skills also essential as this role will interface with Oracle's external auditors as they audit technical accounting issues. This position will report to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Accounting research regarding technical accounting matters

  • Document results of accounting research in technical accounting memos

  • Facilitate external auditor's review/audit of technical accounting positions

  • Conduct due diligence procedures and preparation of related reports in connection with M&A activity

  • Define procedures in connection with purchase accounting, including documentation of key technical accounting issues, coordination with third-party valuation specialists, etc.

  • Manage and or participate in ad hoc special projects

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of combined experience between public accounting and industry

  • Technically proficient in US GAAP (especially ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, ASC 321, and ASC 323)

  • Critical thinker that thoroughly evaluates all potential accounting implications and solutions associated with a particular accounting issue

  • Ability to work cross functionally, and with third-parties, to obtain all relevant facts and articulate accounting conclusions reached

  • Strong written communication skills and experience in the preparation of technical accounting memos

  • Experience in working with external auditors on technical accounting issues

  • CPA highly preferred

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Posted 2026-05-03

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