Senior Accountant

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. Review and reconcile employee and employer payroll-related accounts .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll accounting, including reconciliation of payroll reports and general ledger, while ensuring compliance with payroll taxes and employer benefits. Proficient in using Sage Intacct and Excel for financial reporting and analysis in a multi-entity environment.

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Payroll Accounting ExperienceSage Intacct ProficiencyStrong Excel SkillsMonth-End Close ActivitiesPayment Processing Controls

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Hard Skills

Payroll ReconciliationPayroll Tax UnderstandingWage Expense ManagementGeneral Ledger ReconciliationData AnalysisContract ReviewAudit SupportPayroll ComplianceTreasury SupportMulti-Entity Accounting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationIndependent WorkDeadline ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctRipplingExcelACH PaymentsWires

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Payroll AccountingEmployee DeductionsEmployer BenefitsGarnishmentsPayroll Liability AccountsFinancial ReportingRevenue RecognitionPayment ProcessingContract ValuesU.S. and Canadian Payrolls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and reconcile employee and employer payroll-related accounts
Create and maintain a year-to-date wage expense schedule tied to the payroll register
Investigate and resolve variances between payroll reports, benefit invoices, tax filings, cash payments, and the general ledger
Own month-end close activities related to payroll, benefits, taxes, accrued wages, bonuses, and related payroll expenses
Support commissions being coded correctly and timely
Prepare payroll-related schedules and supporting documentation for internal review, audits, tax filings, and financial reporting
Cross-train on payment processing functions, including wires and ACH payments
Assist with reviewing and analyzing contracts in the Sage Intacct Contracts module, including contract values, contract lines, billing and revenue schedules, start and end dates, and related revenue recognition data
Work across payroll, accounting, HR, finance, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in payroll accounting or payroll-related reconciliations
Strong understanding of payroll taxes, employee deductions, employer benefits, garnishments, wage expense, and payroll liability accounts
Experience reconciling payroll reports to the general ledger and bank activity
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large data analysis
Experience with Sage Intacct and Rippling
Understanding of payment processing controls, including wires, ACH payments, approvals, and segregation of duties, preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to research and resolve complex reconciliation differences
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience in a multi-entity environment
Familiarity with payroll accounting for U.S. and Canadian payrolls
Experience with Rippling and Sage Intacct, including the Contracts module
Experience with payment processing, treasury support, wires, ACH payments, or banking platforms
Experience with month-end close, audit support, contract review, and payroll compliance
Ability to document processes, cross-train on key accounting functions, and improve reconciliation procedures
Customer approval may be required for access to customer information, systems, and/or premises

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility in accordance with the Company's plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Transportation and Parking Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (with company contribution)
Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
Legal Benefits
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Offerings
Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service starting at 15 days annually
8 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday