Accountant

Vaco LLC; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Payroll & Equity Accountant to oversee domestic payroll, coordinate international payroll, and support equity administration. The role involves ensuring payroll tax compliance, handling benefits deductions, and managing stock-based compensation accounting within the general ledger.

Collaboration with HR and external providers is key to accuracy and controls. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in payroll and accounting, with a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in GL accounting and payroll (multi-state).
• Experience coordinating international payroll via providers.
• Knowledge of equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process domestic payroll and coordinate international payroll with providers.
• Administer employee benefit deductions and retirement plan contributions.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, filings, notices, and related reporting.
• Administer sales commissions and recurring incentive payments.
• Support equity administration: awards, exercises, terminations, ownership records.
• Record stock-based compensation expense and maintain related schedules.

Skills

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Multistate payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Equity administration software

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll & Equity Accountant

Our client, a technology company, is seeking a Payroll & Equity Accountant to support its accounting organization.

Location:

This role is on-site five days per week in the South San Francisco Peninsula area

Job Description:

This hands-on role will oversee domestic payroll, coordinate international payroll, support equity administration, and perform related general ledger and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in payroll and operational accounting, along with a proactive approach to improving processes through technology and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Process domestic payroll accurately and on schedule while coordinating international payroll activities with third-party providers
• Administer employee benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and other payroll-related transactions
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including filings, notices, registrations, and related reporting requirements
• Administer sales commission plans and process recurring incentive compensation payments
• Support equity administration activities, including employee awards, exercises, terminations, and ownership records
• Record stock-based compensation expense and maintain related accounting schedules and equity reconciliations
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts during the monthly close
• Partner with Human Resources on employee changes, payroll data, headcount reporting, and other compensation matters
• Support multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax filings, external audits, and special accounting projects
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, equity, and accounting processes through automation and technology

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting and payroll, including multi-state payroll and related tax compliance
• Experience coordinating international payroll through external or in-country service providers
• Working knowledge of equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting, or a willingness to develop expertise in this area
• Strong ERP, payroll-system, Excel, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage confidential information and competing deadlines

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.