Sr Associate Accounting Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Your work days are brighter here At Workday it all began with a conversation over breakfast When our founders met at a sunny California diner they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market And when we began to rise one thing that really set us apart was our culture A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first And ever since the happiness development and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business That s why we look after our people communities and the planet while still being profitable Feel encouraged to shine however that manifests you don t need to hide who you are You can feel the energy and the passion it s what makes us unique Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day 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 About You Basic Qualifications Master s degree in Accounting or Finance 5 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 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 Are you being referred to one of our roles If so ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process