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About the Team
Workday’s professional accountants go beyond to strive for operational efficiency through system optimization and process automation. We encourage team cross training to broaden knowledge and to continue to drive for motivation. We are committed to working hard, having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance.
About the Role
Corporate Accounting department is looking for highly motivated Accountant to join a collaborative and growing team. You will report to Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. You will be a self-starter, curious, have excellent attention to detail. You will be involved in various operational activities, monthly close procedures and process improvement.
Responsibilities of the position:
- Prepare monthly journal entries including payroll accruals, commission calculation and accrual, intercompany and consolidation, expense accruals and other month-end close activities in accordance with close schedule
- Actively participate financial close process with an emphasis on commissions and incentive compensation plan accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, collaborate with payroll & operations teams, and reporting
- Collaborate with various departments, including FP&A, Business/ Operations team, Payroll, and other business partners for proper recording of transactions
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research any reconciling variances in a timely manner, to ensure accuracy,
- Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to execute and assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities
- Participate in ad-hoc projects such as SOP documentation, process improvement projects, internal and external audit requests, department goals and initiatives, and other special projects
- Support external audits and reviews by interfacing with auditors and ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or with an emphasis in accounting)
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
Other Qualifications:
- CPA or CA preferred
- Public accounting, software and/or SaaS industry preferred
- Experience with financial close and accounting operations in a fast-growing company
- In depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
- Experience using large ERP systems like Workday
- Ability to work with global and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with MS Excel
- Experience with tight deadlines and timeliness for work performed
- High attention to details and accuracy, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative teammate to work with cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to learn and tackle challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $96,000 USD - $144,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $79,000 USD - $144,000 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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