Accountant

About Workday

Your work days are brighter here. 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

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, intern.