Accountant / Senior Accountant

About the Role

Join Salesforce's Controllership Shared Services Center (SSC) in Hyderabad as an Accountant or Senior Accountant, contributing to a fast-moving, innovative finance environment. Collaborate within the accounting team and across Finance & Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, and Compliance. This role centers on revenue accounting, applying US GAAP standards, managing general ledger activities, month-end and quarter-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reporting.
• Prepare accounting transactions related to revenue, accounts receivable, and liabilities, including reserve calculations and non-standard entries.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial statement fluctuations for management use.
• Support external reporting processes such as 10-Q and 10-K by preparing necessary schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide financial insights and support business partners.
• Develop and maintain SOX compliance documentation and controls execution, including Evidence and Application Evidence (EAE).
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including SOX testing and quarterly reviews.
• Engage with regional and international accounting groups to enhance processes and ensure alignment.
• Understand new financial processes promptly and collaborate with owners to meet deadlines and communicate updates.
• Document processes and deliver on ad-hoc assignments and special projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and deadline orientation.
• At least 3 years of experience focused on revenue accounting and applying US GAAP standards.
• Academic qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; semi-qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience with SOX control documentation and compliance execution.
• Proven expertise in reviewing purchase orders from an accounting perspective and processing accruals accurately.
• Familiar with general ledger accounting practices, especially related to purchase order workflows and accrual analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, with a willingness to learn new tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline, eGRC360, Tableau, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, and Slack.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication capabilities.
• A commitment to process improvements and automation in financial operations.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to work independently in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Additional Information

Salesforce is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender identity, or other legally protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. Applicants should be aware that AI tools assist in resume screening, but all hiring decisions involve human judgment.