Salesforce

Accounting Manager

Salesforce • $90K — $110K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6+ years of accounting experience, both in public accounting and corporate settings preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Prior management experience in an accounting role
  • Proficiency in large ERPs like Workday Finance or Oracle
  • Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in complex formulas and VLOOKUP
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close process, including variance analysis and oversight of journal entries
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, IT, and Finance teams to ensure alignment
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX documentation
  • Prepare schedules for 10Q and 10K reporting
  • Apply accounting knowledge of capitalized software costs and website development
  • Support auditors with necessary documentation and process insights
  • Identify and implement process improvements within accounting operations
  • Mentor and develop the accounting team while driving special projects to completion

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive company culture
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
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Job Category

Finance

Job Details


Position Description:

As an Accounting Manager in the Global Accounting group, you will play a central role in leading ongoing accounting operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Salesforce is looking for candidates with experience leading people, reviewing financial results, executing controls and ensuring SOX compliance, implementing process/system improvements, documenting accounting positions, and preparing schedules to support monthly/quarterly reviews, the annual audit, and the 10Q & 10K documents.


Exceptional candidates will be critical problem solvers who can lead the close process, effectively present findings and business insight to Senior Management and welcome special projects to streamline Salesforce processes. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end close by performing variance analyses, investigating financial drivers, and providing oversight of journal entries and account reconciliations 
  • Collaborate cross functionally with members of the Infrastructure, Information Technology, and Finance teams
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards, SOX controls and documentation
  • Lead and prepare schedules to support the 10Q and 10K financial reporting process
  • Apply knowledge of ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software) and ASC 350-50 (Website Development Costs) to accounting for Internal Capitalized Software and Website Development costs
  • Work directly with our internal and external audit teams to support the audit by providing supporting audit schedules, evidence, and process overview
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to the accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting, and analysis
  • Run a diverse team at various levels and across various locations to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines
  • Help build and develop the team and mentor, educate, and review the work of other supporting members of the accounting team
  • Drive special projects to completion

Experience/Skills Required:

  • 6+ years total experience in accounting and public accounting (ideal candidate will have accounting firm and corporate experience)
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
  • Prior management experience within an accounting role
  • Experience with Workday Finance, Oracle or other large ERP required (Workday Accounting Center is a plus)
  • Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (e.g. complex formula & VLOOKUP experience) and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP with experience in technical accounting
  • Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams

Experience/Skills Preferred:

  • Work experience from a Big 4 audit firm
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines
  • Ability to think through new situations and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and effectively present information to management
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and at various levels within a company
  • Hands-on experience applying ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software) and ASC 350-50 (Website Development Costs) a plus
  • Experience with Tableau

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Size
73,541 employees
Market Cap
$130.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$21.2 billion
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