# Principal Accountant

Hiring organization: [Workday](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/workday)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c241ee34-5d2a-41b5-ac01-ce7d896e4a2a

Listed on Workday's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Pleasanton, CA
- Salary: 145000 – 217400 USD per year

## Summary

This role owns major corporate accounting areas through monthly and quarterly close cycles, with particular focus on variable compensation accounting and general ledger management. It suits an experienced accountant who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to partner closely with finance leadership and business stakeholders.

_Our summary, not Workday's wording._

## Skills named

Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce

## Required

- 8+ years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience owning multiple close areas
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills

## Nice to have

- Master's degree
- Active CPA license
- Public company experience in technology or SaaS
- Experience with Salesforce or Xactly
- Advanced Excel skills

Apply on Workday's site: https://workday.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Workday/job/USA-CA-Pleasanton/Principal-Accountant_JR-0107859