Accountant

Salesforce, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking an Accountant – Compensation & Benefits to oversee global compensation and benefits accounting functions, driving month-end close, SOX compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across global finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong General Ledger background with US GAAP experience and proficiency in Workday Financials, Blackline, Tableau, and Slack to enhance accuracy and automation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance required; CA/CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of hands-on GL accounting and financial reporting with US GAAP experience.
• SOX control execution, documentation, and audit query management experience.
• Proficient with enterprise ERP systems; familiarity with Workday Financials, Blackline, Tableau and Slack desirable.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting for global compensation and benefits; journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain SOX documentation and assist auditors during reviews and audits.
• Perform monthly/quarterly balance sheet and P&L analyses for management reporting.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to align policies and processes.
• Develop and document desktop procedures; identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Operational Precision

Communication & Collaboration

Adaptability & Drive

Continuous Improvement

Education

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Chartered Accountant / CPA or equivalent

Tools

Workday Financials

Blackline

Tableau

Slack

Job description

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Job Title: Accountant – Compensation & Benefits accounting

Location: Hyderabad, India

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accountant – Compensation & Benefits to oversee global compensation and benefits accounting functions. Based in Hyderabad, this role is responsible for executing month-end close accounting processes, driving SOX compliance, working on global employee benefit policies, performing financial statement flux analyses, and collaborating cross-functionally across global finance teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in General Ledger (GL) accounting, deep understanding of US GAAP, and experience navigating fast-paced work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Execute monthly accounting close deliverables for global compensation and benefits, including journal entries, GL account reconciliations, variance analysis. Also handle comp & benefits compliance work, including reviewing region-wise employee benefit policies for regulatory adherence.
• Compliance & SOX Controls: Prepare and maintain SOX documentation (including Electronic Audit Evidence/EAE) for control execution. Assist internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX testing.
• Financial Analysis: Perform monthly and quarterly financial statement balance sheet and P&L flux variance analyses for executive management reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional, international, and cross-functional teams to align accounting practices, enforce domestic and global policies, and resolve special requests.
• Process Excellence & Documentation: Maintain accurate desktop procedures and process documentation while identifying opportunities to automate and streamline workflows.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Manage special projects, operational deliverables, and ad-hoc analysis as requested by finance leadership.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in accounting or finance required. Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Relevant Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and financial reporting, with proven expertise in interpreting and applying US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Demonstrated experience in SOX control execution, documentation, and managing audit queries.
• Systems & Tools: Proficient with enterprise ERP systems. Practical experience with tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline, Tableau, and Slack is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Operational Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, deadline-driven focus, and commitment to delivering high-quality, audit-ready work.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a team-first mindset and high respect for data confidentiality.
• Adaptability & Drive: Self-starter capable of prioritizing multiple tasks, working independently with process owners, and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive mindset focused on driving automation, operational efficiencies, and process enhancements.

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