The Staff Accountant will support month-end close processes, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborate across teams to improve efficiency.
Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work - whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.
Your Future Org
We have an opportunity for an entry level Accountant to join the global general ledger team at Atlassian. This role will be reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will be working across our global entities maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, ensuring our compliance with policies, collaborating across teams and being part of innovation projects so we can be a world class finance organization. If you have a passion for detail, is an effective communicator and a flexible team player with a zest for fun at work - this is the role for you!
As a member of the accounting/reporting team, the Staff Accountant holds responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, as well as analyzing and interpreting the information detailing assets, liabilities and capital to ensure that senior leadership has accurate information to make sound business decisions. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line's core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $76,500 - $99,875
Zone B: $69,300 - $90,475
Zone C: $63,900 - $83,425
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits .
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
Atlassians can choose where they work - whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.
Your Future Org
We have an opportunity for an entry level Accountant to join the global general ledger team at Atlassian. This role will be reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will be working across our global entities maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, ensuring our compliance with policies, collaborating across teams and being part of innovation projects so we can be a world class finance organization. If you have a passion for detail, is an effective communicator and a flexible team player with a zest for fun at work - this is the role for you!
As a member of the accounting/reporting team, the Staff Accountant holds responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, as well as analyzing and interpreting the information detailing assets, liabilities and capital to ensure that senior leadership has accurate information to make sound business decisions. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line's core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
- Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries (e.g., accruals, cash activity, allocation).
- Conduct or assist with account analysis/reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR, FP&A) to support accurate financial reporting and ensure key transactions are accounted for.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in corporate accounting activities.
- Contribute to special projects as needed, including accounting system upgrades, data validation, and reporting optimization.
- Participate in global standardization efforts for policies and procedures
- Additional duties and projects as required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related major. Working towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, is preferred
- 1 - 2 years' professional experience in Accounting or Finance
- Experience working in a fast-growing environment, preferably in a public company
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to develop, organize and complete projects.
- Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Strong technical skills including proficiency in Oracle Cloud/SAP, BlackLine and Excel
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial information
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to liaise with various teams
Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $76,500 - $99,875
Zone B: $69,300 - $90,475
Zone C: $63,900 - $83,425
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits .
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
Top Skills
Oracle Cloud,Sap,Blackline,Excel
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