Accounting Analyst

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We’re 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, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll 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. We’re 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 you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll 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, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Our Corporate Accounting team plays a key role in Workday's success, delivering reliable financial data and maintaining a foundation of thorough analysis, completeness, and accuracy.

We work closely with partners across International Accounting, External Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Transfer Pricing — making this a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment for someone who enjoys understanding how the pieces come together, solving problems thoughtfully, and contributing to high-quality financial outcomes.

Just as important, we're a team that cares about one another. We value teamwork, a welcoming environment, and a culture where people help each other succeed while continuing to grow and improve — and we make sure to have fun along the way.

About the Role

As an Accountant on the Corporate Accounting team, you will play an important part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Workday's financial records. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of key accounting processes, collaborate across multiple teams, and contribute to meaningful improvements in how we work.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing financial data and applying accounting judgment to prepare journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, adjustments, and other items required by management
• Owning month-end reconciliations end-to-end — investigating variances, identifying root causes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution
• Performing flux analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts, providing clear, well-supported explanations of variances in monthly activity
• Partnering closely with FP&A, Procurement, Prepaids, Treasury, International Accounting, External Reporting, and SOX teams to resolve accounting questions and ensure accurate recording of transactions
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and simplification, and driving them to completion to build efficiencies across the team
• Supporting SOX compliance and monitoring efforts, proactively flagging and helping remediate control gaps during audits
• Building trusted relationships with business partners, acting as a go-to resource for accounting questions
• Supporting other Corporate Accounting areas and initiatives as priorities evolve over time

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting, with a solid foundation in US GAAP
• 4+ years of experience using a large ERP system
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  

Other Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with the ability to apply these principles to ensure accurate, consistent, and transparent financial statements, as well as to stay current with changes or updates to these standards
• Proficient in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, along with familiarity with Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides)
• Comfortable using AI tools to support accounting analysis and drive efficiency in day-to-day work
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage complex information, spot errors or inconsistencies, and maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency across all work
• Skilled at identifying and improving processes, using analytical tools to measure performance and find opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to understand underlying processes and bring thoughtful recommendations to the team
• Organized and effective at managing tight deadlines, delivering timely and accurate work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Flexible and open to learning new things, with an enthusiasm for growing in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Public accounting, software, and/or SaaS industry experience preferred

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.

Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [email protected], as far in advance as possible.

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