Senior Accountant, Workday
$117.9-176.9k
Office located in Pleasanton, CA
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
Job no longer available
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$117.9-176.9k
Office located in Pleasanton, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter and excellent communicator who thrives on collaboration and enjoys working with a diverse set of talents in an ambitious, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Public accounting, software and/or SaaS industry preferred
- Experience using large ERP system
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP specifically as it relates to Leases, , Fixed Assets, Cloud computing arrangements, Internally developed software preferred
- Experience with automation of processes using any AI tools
- Experience with tight deadlines and timeliness for work performed
- High attention to details and accuracy, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Collaborative teammate to work with cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to learn and tackle challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment
- Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Excel skills, IE - can execute formulas and pivot tables
- Detailed and analytical person who thrives in solving problems
What the job involves
- We are professional accountants that 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
- Workday is seeking a Senior Accountant who wants to make their mark on a growing organization. We are looking for a process improvement enthusiast with an interest in—or background in—AI and machine learning applications for finance
- Compile and analyze information to prepare journal entries in compliance with GAAP
- Expertise in navigating complex lease technicalities and scaling ASC 842 lifecycles through AI-driven automation and ERP optimization to streamline R2R workflows
- Perform technical assessments of global lease agreements to determine accounting treatment and ensure precise classification under ASC 842 standard
- Lead transformation projects to automate R2R functions—including journal entries and reconciliations—and maximize ERP performance
- Move beyond historical data by using advanced analytics to identify trends, perform balance sheet fluctuation analysis and assess business risks
- Collaborate with various departments, including Treasury, FP&A, Facilities & Data Center Operations team, Accounts Payable, and business partners teams for proper recording of transactions
- Support SOX compliance efforts and assist in improvement of control procedures
- Assist with audits, including preparing work papers for the auditors and analyzing data
- Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
- Drive process improvement, build efficiencies, and innovate
- Active participant in delivering on accounting and organization goals
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, Workday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & CEO)Annel began their career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. They then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005.
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