Senior Accountant (Payroll & Benefits)

Job description:

Position Summary

The successful candidate will manage accounting for commissions, stock-based compensation, payroll journal entries, and benefit plan reconciliations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

• Commission Accounting: Track, validate, and record commission expenses; reconcile commission calculations against sales data and employee agreements; prepare commission payouts and supporting documentation
• Stock-Based Compensation: Account for equity grants; record periodic equity expense recognitions in accordance with ASC 718; maintain equity ledgers and support valuation analyses
• Payroll Journal Entries: Prepare monthly payroll accruals and journal entries; reconcile payroll account balances; ensure proper allocation of compensation costs across cost centers and departments
• Financial Reporting: Support month-end and quarter-end close processes; prepare compensation and benefits account reconciliations; prepare payroll data for capitalized software; contribute to internal and external financial statements
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain organized documentation for audits; ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (ASC, FASB); support audit procedures and provide supporting schedules
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes; implement controls to enhance accuracy; work with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency
• Ad Hoc: Support annual tax compliance requests involving payroll, such as but not limited to, annual preparation of Federal and State tax returns, government census, and state and local tax compliance.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining the accuracy of required outputs
• High level of customer focus, self-directed, and can work with minimal supervision
• Experience with equity management platforms (e.g., Carta, E*TRADE for Business)
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) or benefits administration platforms
• Experience working with financial statement audits
• Knowledge of tax implications related to equity and compensation

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, must be a CPA
• 3+ years of audit and accounting experience focused on compensation, benefits, or payroll accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite); strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams