Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Job Description

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, we value our candidates privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. 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 Senior Accountant to join a collaborative and growing team. You will report to Manager, Corporate Accounting (Shared Services). 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: Prepare monthly journal entries including payroll accruals, expense accruals, prepaid expense schedules, lease, fixed asset management, and other month-end close activities in accordance with close schedule Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research any reconciling variances in a timely manner, to ensure accuracy, Document, streamline and automate workflows to maximize operational efficiencies Support external audits and reviews by interfacing with auditors and ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with US Corporate Accounting management on accounting matters Perform ad hoc analyses and projects from the management About You Basic Qualifications: Master s degree in Accounting or Finance 8-12 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger and RTR Other Qualifications: CPA or CA preferred Experience working in a high-growth global organization preferably in public companies, SaaS and/or software environment Experience managing accounting operations in a fast-growing company Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) Ability to work with global and cross-functional teams Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to details and accuracy in a dynamic environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills Eagerness to learn and tackle challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment 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 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. Are you being referred to one of our rolesIf so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!