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Senior Accountant

Atlanta, GA

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Role Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Lease Accounting, we are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support our team's
strategy, growth, and innovation. As a Senior Accountant on the Lease Accounting team, you will be working in a
fast-paced, non-traditional environment while establishing relationships within the accounting team and the larger
business operations organization (e.g. F&S, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, Real Estate Transactions team, etc.).

Additionally, you will participate in SOX compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and
annual audits, and prepare schedules for the 10Q and 10K reporting processes. Exceptional candidates will be
critical problem solvers with focus on implementing process improvements to streamline and scale Salesforce's processes
for growth.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the month-end close processes which includes tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing
journal entries, account reconciliations, reviewing lease agreements for accounting assessment, and
conducting fluctuation analyses
• Partner with Finance and business teams to understand and monitor monthly activity to produce complete
and accurate financial reporting and forecasting
• Prepare schedules to support the 10Q and 10K financial reporting process
• Responsible for SOX compliance activities within related areas, including completing key controls,
updating SOX documentation, and supporting testing efforts
• Ensure timely completion and review of all closing activities in related areas
• Participate on internal process improvement initiatives to improve reporting, analytical tools, and technical
aspects of accounting procedures and practices
• Identify and complete the implementation of process improvements related to areas of responsibility
• Work directly with our internal and external audit teams to support the audit by providing supporting audit
schedules, evidence, and process overview
• Derive and maintain relevant reporting of financial data analytics, including key financial metrics for
management reporting

Experience/Skills Required:
• Bachelors, or equivalent, in Accounting
• 3-4+ years of overall combined accounting experience, technology industry and public accounting
experience a plus
• Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking capability
• Process re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focus
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Ability to identify and drive process improvement
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines

Experience/Skills Preferred:
• CPA, or eligible, candidate
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Workday Financials (or similar) ERP systems experience
• Data analytics and/or Tableau experience
• ASC 842 and/or Lease Accelerator experience

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Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis, IN, USA
Job ID: Salesforce-JR248884
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns

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