Staff Accountant

Atlassian is a company that empowers teams to unleash their potential through innovative software solutions. They are seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join their global general ledger team, responsible for maintaining the accuracy of financial information and supporting compliance with policies. The role involves collaboration across teams and participation in innovation projects to enhance the finance organization. Responsibilities 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 Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related major 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 Working towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification Benefits Health and wellbeing resources Paid volunteer days Company Overview Atlassian is a software company that offers proprietary software products for teamwork, project management, and software development. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, AUS, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Atlassian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 351 in 2025, 184 in 2024, 190 in 2023, 259 in 2022, 156 in 2021, 162 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.