Senior Accountant

Codexis, Inc.

. Own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in General Accounting and Payroll operations, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP compliance, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Capable of managing complex accounting tasks while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

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General Accounting ExperiencePayroll Operations ExpertiseU.S. GAAP KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAccrualsPayroll ProcessingFinancial ReportingVendor Invoice ReviewAudit SupportRegulatory ReportingProcess ImprovementPayroll Tax Filings

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementIndependent WorkCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityTime & Labor SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Public Company ExperienceSOX Compliance401(k) AuditsEmployee BenefitsPayroll Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
Manage accounting for payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other operating expense areas, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Review and analyze monthly operating expenses, investigate variances, and prepare supporting schedules and documentation for management reporting
Review and approve vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and other expenditures in accordance with company policies and internal controls
Assist with audit schedules and support external audits, SOX compliance activities, 401(k) audits, workers' compensation audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements
Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and development of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee accurate and timely processing of U.S. and international payrolls through third-party payroll providers
Review payroll registers, funding reports, tax filings, direct deposits, and payroll reconciliations before payroll transmission
Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, including wages, taxes, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, employee benefits, and related accruals
Own quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations, including W-2 reporting and payroll tax filings
Serve as primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and partner with HR and Benefits teams to resolve issues
Collaborate with payroll vendors and system administrators to maintain payroll systems, implement process improvements, and ensure timely funding and administration of payroll-related benefit programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of experience in General Accounting and Payroll operations
Public company experience is a plus
Must be able to work independently to plan and prioritize own workload while maintaining exceptional accuracy within strict deadlines
Expert knowledge of the payroll functions and processes
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills, including experience with VLookup, Pivot Tables, Functions, etc.
Extensive knowledge of Paylocity and Time & Labor systems is a plus
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Knowledge of federal, state, local, and international payroll requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave