Hiring: Principal Accountant Company: Workday Location: Pleasanton, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:40:50 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SaaS, Salesforce, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of related accounting experience. Required Skills: •Own core GL areas in the monthly and quarterly close for global consolidation (e.g., operating expenses, payroll‑related accounts, variable compensation, and other corporate accounting areas), including preparation and review of journals, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. •Manage the accounting and reporting for variable compensation (primarily Sales and Professional Services), ensuring accurate and timely recognition of commissions, bonuses, and incentives in accordance with US GAAP •Prepare and review monthly management reporting and analytics for owned areas, clearly explaining drivers, trends, and risks to Finance and business partners. •Partner cross-functionally with Sales Ops, CX Ops, and Payroll to ensure compensation plans, quota changes, and system configurations are accurately reflected in upstream data and downstream accounting. •Support internal and external audits for owned areas, including preparation of schedules and responding to inquiries. •Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including design and execution of controls for new or evolving processes. •Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities across corporate accounting, working with Finance Systems and IT as needed. •Contribute to ad hoc projects such as system implementations, process redesign, and department initiatives, and communicate complex topics in a clear, concise way to finance and non‑finance partners. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. •Master’s degree and/or active CPA license is a plus. •Strong knowledge of US GAAP and solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statements, including operating expenses, payroll‑related costs, and variable compensation. •Demonstrated experience owning multiple areas of the close and improving processes, controls, and reporting quality. •Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets. •Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and strong ownership mindset. •Strong communication skills; able to explain complex compensation plans and accounting conclusions clearly to diverse stakeholders. •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and adapt to changing priorities. •Highly productive self‑starter with a strong work ethic, curiosity, and dedication to excellence. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!