Senior Accountant

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryFinance and OperationsJob DetailsRole DescriptionAs a member of the Corporate Accounting team, you will be working in a fast-paced environment while building relationships within the accounting team and the larger organization (i.e. Finance & Strategy, Sales Compensation, and Compliance).  The Senior Accountant is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on the accounting for commission payments including ensuring proper application of US GAAP when recording accruals and other journal entries and preparing balance sheet account reconciliations. In addition, the role will be involved in the preparation of internal management reporting and analyses as well the creation of schedules for the 10-Q and 10-K, participate in ensuring proper SOX compliance, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. We are looking for someone who has excellent problem solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a fast–paced environment to support our continued success. ResponsibilitiesComplete monthly accounting close procedures and results primarily relating to Salesforce’s earned commissions in the Americas (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)Ensure compliance of commissions accounting with ASC 340-40, Contracts with CustomersPrepare Balance Sheet account reconciliationsPrepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuation analyses for management reportingAnalyze financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)Provide assistance with the 10Q and 10K by preparing/reviewing supporting schedulesWork with internal and external business partners (domestic and international) to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and controls and provide support on special requestsAssist in coordinating quarterly reviews and SOX testing with internal and external auditorsAim to continuously improve the automation of accounting and reporting processes; rethink the status quo for continuous improvement and gaining efficienciesParticipate in various department-wide initiativesAd-hoc projects as necessary Experience/Skills RequiredDegree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)3+ years of overall general accounting experience; high tech industry & Big 4 experience a plusExperience with Oracle or other large ERP required (Oracle R12 and Salesforce is a plus)Strong Excel skills required (e.g. Pivot Table & VLOOKUP experience) and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data (MS Access & Data Warehouse a plus)Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detailStrong understanding of internal controls and SOX complianceStrong time-management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with peers throughout the company at varying levelsAbility and willingness to meet business critical deadlinesA self-starter, great teammate and able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environmentExperience/Skills PreferredCPA (or local equivalent) preferredAccounting experience in publicly-traded company a plusHyperion systems – Essbase/Smartview experience a plusQuick learner, ability to identify issues and resolve problems AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at Salesforce and explore our benefits.Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce, Inc. or Salesforce.org.Salesforce welcomes all.