What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior GL Accountant position at Asana?
The Finance team at Asana tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.
You will join our accounting team as a Senior General Ledger Accountant, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial records as we scale our business. This opportunity in a fast-paced environment is perfect for someone with strong technical accounting skills and prior experience with SOX compliance and global operations, who thrives on making impactful contributions.
This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What You’ll Achieve:
What We’ll Offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.
For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $133,000 - $151,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.
In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
About Us
Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to ouroffice-centric culture. With 11 offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world.
We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.
You will join our accounting team as a Senior General Ledger Accountant, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial records as we scale our business. This opportunity in a fast-paced environment is perfect for someone with strong technical accounting skills and prior experience with SOX compliance and global operations, who thrives on making impactful contributions.
This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What You’ll Achieve:
- Lead and participate in month-end close activities, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of GL reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain and monitor SOX controls related to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and documenting processes as needed.
- Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, providing requested documentation and explanations.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen controls.
- Support the consolidation process of multiple entities, including preparation of elimination entries and reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Review payroll-related journal entries, including accruals, taxes, and benefits, ensuring completeness and accuracy of payroll accounting.
- CPA or equivalent certification is advantageous. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, ideally in a SaaS or technology company.
- Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in applying accounting standards.
- Hands-on experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.
- Exposure to intercompany accounting, consolidations, and foreign currency transactions.
- Prior involvement with payroll accounting processes and reconciliations, and proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, FloQast) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Proven ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Familiarity or interest in leveraging AI tools or technologies in accounting workflows is a plus.
What We’ll Offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.
For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $133,000 - $151,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.
In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
- Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
- Career coaching & support
- Inclusive family building benefits
- Long-term savings or retirement plans
- In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
About Us
Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to ouroffice-centric culture. With 11 offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world.
We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.
Salary : $133,000 - $151,000
Senior Accountant
County of Marin -
San Rafael, CA
