Payroll & Equity Accountant

Vaco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company’s 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Payroll & Equity Accountant to support its accounting organization in the South San Francisco Peninsula area. This hands-on role manages domestic payroll, coordinates international payroll, supports equity administration, and closes monthly books.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in general ledger accounting and payroll, with experience multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and stock-based compensation accounting. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 willingness to develop expertise
• Strong ERP, payroll-system, Excel, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage confidential information and competing deadlines

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.

Skills

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

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.

• discretionary bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• company’s 401(k) retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].