General Ledger Accountant (Payroll)

• We are hiring a General Ledger Accountant, Payroll to own critical elements of our financial close and ensure accurate accounting for payroll, benefits, and related compensation expenses
• This role sits at the intersection of People Operations and Accounting, with direct ownership over payroll accruals, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls
• You will partner closely with People Ops and Finance to ensure compensation activity is accurately recorded in the general ledger and supported by strong documentation and controls
• You will own the payroll and benefits close process while helping design systems and workflows that scale as the company grows across entities and jurisdictions
• Own and lead the payroll and benefits accounting close process, ensuring accurate accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and strong internal controls over employee compensation and related expenses
• Reconcile payroll reports from third-party providers to the general ledger
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, including accruals for bonuses, commissions, and PTO
• Reconcile benefits portal data to payroll deductions
• Review and reconcile carrier invoices to ensure accuracy of employer and employee contributions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between HRIS, payroll providers, benefits portals, and ERP
• Prepare payroll-related account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
• Maintain organized payroll and benefits documentation to support internal reviews and audits
• Ensure payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and bonus payments, have proper approval and supporting documentation
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation for payroll and benefits workflows
• Support periodic internal control reviews and testing
• Maintain accurate configuration of earnings codes, deduction codes, tax settings, and pay groups within payroll systems
• Support integration between payroll platforms, HRIS, benefits portals, and other connected systems
• Support system setup for new states, entities, and pay frequencies as the company expands
• Standardize payroll processes to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency
• Maintain payroll tax registrations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Track and monitor payroll tax filings prepared by third-party payroll providers
• Coordinate state unemployment insurance registrations and rate updates
• Support new state registrations as the company expands into additional jurisdictions
• Assist with year-end reporting processes, including W-2 reconciliation and distribution oversight
• Coordinate responses to payroll tax notices from government agencies
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit elections to ensure payroll accuracy
• Review and validate HR-provided employee data prior to payroll processing
• Assist in resolving employee payroll and benefits inquiries in collaboration with HR

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Equity - We offer a competitive salary and equity package that aligns with industry standards
• Benefits - Your wellbeing is important to us. We offer unlimited PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k)
• Full Insurance Coverage - Our insurance includes full medical, dental, and vision with 100% of premium covered

Preferred experience

• This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, comfort operating in a fast-scaling environment, and a clear understanding of how payroll and benefits activity impacts financial reporting
• 3 to 5+ years of general accounting experience with ownership of payroll and benefits close processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, and experience scaling systems in a high-growth environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively across departments