Accountant

Pleasanton, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your work days are brighter here.

Were obsessed with making hard work pay off for our people our customers and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people money and agents were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll feel it. Not just in the products we build but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity empathy and shared enthusiasm. Were in this together tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well give you the trust to take risks the tools to grow the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone including yourself youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workdays 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:

Bachelors 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 candidates 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 Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

Primary Location:

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $96000 USD - $144000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $79000 USD - $144000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work were 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 youll 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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Your work days are brighter here.Were obsessed with making hard work pay off for our people our customers and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people money and agents were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on w...