Senior payroll accountant

About this role

We are seeking a self-motivated senior payroll accountant to join our growing and high-performing accounting team. In this critical role, you’ll be primarily responsible for global payroll accounting while also supporting our AP team on the AP operations. As a key member of the team, you will play an instrumental role in scaling our accounting operations, processes and systems while wearing many hats in a startup environment.

This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role where your initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be essential to the success of the accounting department and the company’s growth. You’ll need to be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a flexible, ever-evolving environment.

‍♀️ Your responsibilities

General ledger management:

• The role involves collaboration with various functions, including human resources, to maintain accurate payroll records and support new initiatives

• Perform all global payroll and payroll tax journal entries, including accounting for areas such as 401(k), deferred compensation, medical benefits, commission and other payroll related payments

• Prepare payroll and related account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis

• Partner with other functions, such as human resources and provide guidance regarding payroll accounting matters

• Support new business or benefit plan initiatives and implement relevant new processes

• Support accounting team in month-end / quarter-end close process

• Prepare and establish formal monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis for payroll and related accounts

• Develop, enhance or maintain an effective internal control environment in various aspects of payroll accounting

• Be proactive in providing recommendations regarding process improvements, improved productivity, service quality, increased internal controls and cost saving measures; and implement such approved measures

• Support our daily AP operations in addition to payroll where needed

• Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects

• Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim and annual audits

• This position requires a highly experienced professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with internal controls and preparing for audits

⭐ Is this you?

Experience:

• Extensive experience in payroll accounting and related functions

• Experience with payroll tax journal entries and reconciliations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of payroll-related benefits and compliance with internal controls

• Experience in partnering with human resources and other functions for payroll matters

• Familiarity with 401(k), FSA, and other payroll-related terms

• Knowledge and experience in Accounts payable operations and accounting processes is a plus

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• Experience in NetSuite (required)

• Experience in Rippling is a plus

• Experience in Ramp or similar Procure to Pay platforms (i.e Coupa) is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment

Personal Traits:

• A proactive, self-starter with a hands-on approach to tackling tasks and solving problems

• Strong attention to detail, coupled with the ability to see the bigger picture

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with non-finance teams

• Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced startup environment

• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to take on a wide range of tasks as the company grows

Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)

• Fertility and family planning support

• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri

• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options

• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution

• Annual work-life stipends for:

  • Home office setup, cell phone, internet

  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.

  • Learning and development stipend

• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites

• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

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